May 5: Catholic Basic Beliefs: The Creed

May 12: Prayer

May 19: The Mass, with Deacon Jim Butkus

May 26: Community: Catholicism Beyond the Eucharist

Testimonials from past Participants:

• "At Notre Dame's Catholics Returning Home program, I found a group of people who welcomed me without judgment or reproach, provided all the information I needed to feel comfortable coming back to the Church and helped me become a part of the loving community of Notre Dame of Mount Carmel. Through this program, I rediscovered my faith and, for the first time in my life, began to really get to know my God and to accept Him as a part of my life."

• "The first time I saw the Catholics Returning Home sign in front of the Church, I took no action. The second year, I decided to call the phone number on the sign. That phone call has made all the difference. Each day, I am grateful that God did not give up on me and that Notre Dame of Mount Carmel keeps putting the sign out."

• "I was away from Jesus and the Church for approximately 5 years after the sudden death of my husband. I was angry and bitter and felt cheated in life. A friend of mine belonged to Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel and was active in her faith. She mentioned to me Catholics Returning Home at Notre Dame. My first reaction was NO WAY! During this time, I was angry with Jesus and I would tell Him every day. Yet something inside of me was missing and I felt a void. I could not identify what exactly was wrong but I knew I could not go on in life with this emptiness. I attended CRH with the thought I was only going to see what it was about. My first attendance was one I could not believe! I felt so welcomed and comfortable sharing my story with the members. Something inside of me felt good and then when we prayed the entrance Prayer of Thomas Merton. I then knew this is where I belonged. This group and ministry has taught me the love of Jesus and having and enjoying a wonderful intimate relationship with Our Lord. I have been blessed and thank Jesus every day for guiding and leading me to Catholics Returning Home and to Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church . Fr. Jude, Fr. Justin, the deacons and all the community helped me and continue to help me in strengthening my love for Jesus. Thank you to all!!!!"

• "The CRH program at ND was pivotal in bringing me back to God and my faith. The sessions were very informative and it led me to a better understanding of the Church, it's teachings, and the Sacraments. I was also impressed by the warm and sincere welcome of the team members which made me feel much at ease. This wonderful program is an enormous blessing for those who have fallen away from their faith and are seeking a way to come back!"