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Important: Before trying to help a fallen away loved one, be sure to consider the Coming Home "Tips for Apologists" (click here). Next, it may be helpful to look at why the person has left the Church or isn't practicing their faith. Perhaps the following may be helpful...

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Attachment to sin or a 'lifestyle choice'?

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

Is 'Good' Good Enough? (Coming Home: Support)

'The Negative Approach' (Coming Home: Support)

Tough Love in the New Testament

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Laziness?

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

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Their being indoctrinated into some other so-called "Christian" (or other) religion?

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

Apologetics (Coming Home: Support)

Dealing With Non-Catholic Third Party Influences (Coming Home: Support)

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Is 'Good' Good Enough? (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Their belief that being Catholic does not matter?

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

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What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Should a person be accepted 'just as they are'? (Coming Home: Support)

Is 'Good' Good Enough? (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Non-Catholics Section (apologetics)

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Their finding some other religion or 'spirituality' to be more 'fun', 'fulfilling' or 'spiritual'?

Truth / Feelings vs. Truth (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

Apologetics (Coming Home: Support)

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Non-Catholics Section (apologetics)

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Their finding the Catholic Church to be outdated / irrelevant?

The Unchangeableness of the Church (Coming Home: Support)

Truth / Feelings vs. Truth (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Their no longer believing in the Catholic Faith?

When Faith is Lost (Coming Home: Support)

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Non-Catholics Section (apologetics)

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Their no longer believing in the existence of God?

When Faith is Lost (Coming Home: Support)

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Their rejection of 'organized religion'?

The Rejection of 'Organized Religion' (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

What They Are Missing (Coming Home: Support)

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Non-Catholics Section (apologetics)

Coming Home Posts (View / Search)

Help (A-Z)

Their thinking that there is no objective truth?

Truth / Feelings vs. Truth (Coming Home: Support)

The Church is the Only Means of Salvation (Coming Home: Support)

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Non-Catholics Section (apologetics)

Coming Home Posts (View / Search)

Help (A-Z)

Some other faith related or non faith-related reason?

Other Assistance (Coming Home: Support)

Also Try: 

Non-Catholics Section (apologetics)

Coming Home Posts (View / Search)

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* Remember, one may think a person has left the faith for one reason (and they may even tell you so), but their reason for leaving might actually be due to another cause (or a combination of things). Also, realize that what one might want to consider doing and how one may go about doing it are two different things. For best results, both the method and the means must be appropriate. Also note that items indicated are general and that not all considerations will apply to every person or situation (some might be very inappropriate). There is no guarantee that any particular item will be helpful - some may even be counter-productive or dangerous. We cannot decide what is appropriate for you or for others or guarantee any results. We are not liable for any occurrence which may result from using this site. We make no guarantee regarding any item herein. By using this site you agree to all terms. For more terms information, click here.


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