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Life's big questions

I’m Catholic but my spouse is from another faith. We married in their place of worship. Am I welcome in the Catholic Church? Does the Church recognise my marriage and my children?

What the birth of Jesus Christ means to Catholics

How is the Eucharist the ‘Body of Christ?’

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?

What opportunities or programmes are there to help children and adults in the parish grow in their faith?

How should Catholics engage with people of other faiths?

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

I don’t feel very welcome in my parish. How can I change this?

What is evangelisation?

Learning how to pray

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

What is a sacrament and why do Catholics emphasise them so much?

How does the Church deal with abuse?

What happens when you go to church?

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

Church and Politics don’t mix; is that true?

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