Catholic Listeners

Life's big questions

I’m Catholic butI went to a non-Catholic church for ages as the local Catholic priest was unkind. As he has now left, can I come back and will I be welcome?

How should Catholics engage with people of other faiths?

What are the key teachings of the Catholic Church about God and faith?

Learning how to pray

What is Mass and why is it so important?

How is the Eucharist the ‘Body of Christ?’

What is the difference between Catholicism and other faiths?

My kids go to a Catholic school, and we go to Mass as a family, but I’m not baptised. CanI be baptised? What does it involve?

What resources are available to help the parish to grow?

Do I have to be a Christian to go to heaven?I f so, what does that mean for people of other faiths or those who don’t believe in God?

How should Catholics engage with Christians who are not (Roman) Catholics?

What does Easter and Pentecost mean to Catholics

I don’t know much about the beliefs of the Church. How can I become more knowledgeable about my faith?

How should Catholics engage with Jews?

What things could my parish use to share Jesus’ message with people who want to know more?

Why can't non-catholics receive Holy Communion at Mass?

Returning to church?

We know that returning to church can be complicated. If you would like to talk to someone about this, we have created spaces where you can reconnect with your faith and the Church.

• Going to confession

  Through confession, we can experience God’s forgiveness. If you have been away from the Church for some time, returning to confession can be a powerful and healing experience.

  How to go to confession

• It’s Good to Talk

  Want to explore your questions in a group setting? It’s Good to Talk are group sharing sessions designed for faith-related questions.

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• Talk to a counsellor

  Want to connect with a Catholic counsellor or support service? We can help.

  Counselling and support services