Does is seem like the Catholic Church is forgetting its adult Catholic singles? So claim some. With the Church hosting an onslaught of youth and young adult groups, seniors activities, and marriage preparation classes, it feels like adult Catholic singles are getting lost in the shuffle. The Catholic Church’s family-centric approach is undeniably praiseworthy, but should it be reaching out more to its singles?
The Catholic Church is the real deal–the oldest Church, the original social workers, the molder of liturgy, tradition, and our modern day religious celebrations. When would Christmas be, for all Christians, without Pope Gregory the Great? How would we have come to know our religious texts without the intervention of St. Jerome? The Catholic Church has built the practices of Christianity from the ground up, and that includes being among the first to gather Christians for worship and fellowship.
The Church remains strong in its efforts to promote the peaceful sharing of moral and spiritual convictions among not only its members, but all single Christians, and all people throughout the world. Needless to say, Catholic singles are a part of this fellowship. But where is their niche?
There are so many ways for a Catholic singles to participate actively in the Church. Online services are becoming more and more popular among Catholic singletons searching for soul mates who they know will share in their faith and all it encompasses about living and loving. God doesn’t shut anyone out. Perhaps you’ll find a group to join, or start one yourself, be it in your parish or on the Worldwide Web. No one in the Church is alone, and maybe all you need to do is have a broader vision for the house that God has already built for you
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