RETURN
Nearly every Catholic family has been affected by the large numbers of young adults leaving the faith.
Our RETURN outreach provides support, training, and resources to the parents of young adults so that you can guide your children back to a relationship with Jesus and his Church, rather than unintentionally pushing them further away.
You are not alone in this. Share the journey with fellow parents who truly understand, while continuing to learn practical strategies for success. Please join us for our activities below!
(Read this wonderful article about RETURN in Today's Catholic)
RETURN is co-sponsored by Ablaze Mission and Diocesan Marriage & Family Ministry
RETURN Book Study
Thursdays, April 18 – May 30
10-11:30 AM -or- 7-8:30 PM
St. Monica Church
222 W. Mishawaka Ave, Mishawaka
Are you looking for a successful strategy to help your adult child return to practicing the faith? Gather with fellow parents like you for 7 weekly sessions to discuss the book, Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church by Brandon Vogt.
Cost: Free, including the book.
The sessions are facilitated by Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry.
Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
Book Study Participants
Read the book Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2 before the first session. If that is not possible, don't hesitate to come join in the discussion anyway!
As you read the book, here are two resources to help you apply the content to your particular situation:
RETURN Presentation
“How to Start Drawing your Adult Child back to the Faith”
Monday, April 29, 7:00-8:30pm
St. John the Evangelist
109 W. Monroe St, Goshen
If you are concerned about an adult child who has strayed from the practice of the faith, you are not alone. Learn the initial steps to guide your adult child to a relationship with the Lord and back to the Church.
Practical steps will be presented by Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry.
Refreshments provided. The evening is free of charge, but please register so that we know how many people to expect.
Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
RETURN Prayer Group
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
St. Therese Little Flower Church – Side Chapel
54191 Ironwood Rd, South Bend
Come to this weekly prayer group to pray for your children and/or grandchildren together with other parents. No commitment required or need to sign up in advance, simply come!
Questions
Dan & Rose Boll
RETURN Mass & Rosary
For the Return of Adult Children to the Faith
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 7:00pm
St. Therese Little Flower
54191 Ironwood Rd, SB
Please join us for a special Mass on the Feast of St. Augustine to pray for the return of our adult children to the faith (or other loved ones).
After Mass, we will pray the Rosary together for this same intention.
All are welcome. No registration necessary, but let us know that you are coming!
Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
Home for the Holidays
Steps to Awaken Faith in our Adult Children
December 2024, 7:00-8:30pm
TBD Location
If you are concerned about an adult child who has strayed from the practice of the faith, you are not alone. Learn steps to awaken faith in your adult children while they are home for the holidays
Sean Allen, Founder of Ablaze Mission, and Lisa Everett, Diocesan Director of Marriage & Family Ministry, will present practical steps to rekindle faith in young adults based on Brandon Vogt’s book, "Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church".
Please join us for this Advent evening of hope and help!
Refreshments will be provided. The evening is free of charge, but please register so that we know how many people to expect.
Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006