Outreach often begins with shared service and casual social gathering. If you are in the Southern California area, these upcoming events provide opportunities to connect through service and community: Outreach to the Unaffiliated
: Focus outreach on major transitions, such as starting college, getting married, or becoming a parent. 📍 Local Community & Service Connections Outreach to the Unaffiliated
The religiously unaffiliated, often called "nones," now represent roughly 24% to 28% of the U.S. population, with about half of American Catholics leaving the faith at some point. Most depart at a median age of 13, driven by a lack of belief, perceived conflicts between science and religion, or disagreements with moral teachings. To bridge this gap, modern outreach focuses on relational connection rather than just distributing information. 💡 Core Strategies for Re-engagement Outreach often begins with shared service and casual
: Use art, music, and architecture to spark wonder where theological arguments might fail. population, with about half of American Catholics leaving
: Provide resources like the Magis Center to address intellectual questions about science and the existence of God.
: Highlight the Church's long tradition of serving the marginalized to demonstrate the faith's "goodness".