You’re on the Another faith path. Seven short steps. You can leave anytime.
Another faith
If you follow another religion, you are welcome here exactly as you are. These steps explain, in the Church’s own words, what Catholics believe about God, Jesus, Mary and the cross, where we agree and where we honestly differ. Written first with Muslim readers in mind, with a step for Jewish visitors and every faith.
Rembrandt, 1645. Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
Byzantine icon, Christ Pantocrator, encaustic, 6th century. Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai.“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’”
Journeys / From another faith
New here? Three easy ways in.
No background needed. Pick any one, at your own pace. You can stop at any point. The full list of steps is below.
- Welcome, as you areA welcome in the Church’s own words, with respect for your faith. About 5 minutes. No pressure.
- See a Mass for yourselfFind a church near you, with its address, map and website for Mass times. Watching is always fine.Find a parish near you
- Ask a real personFind a church near you to call or visit, with the words to say. Asking commits you to nothing.Find a parish near you
First time at Mass? Our “In the pew” guide tells you when to stand, sit and kneel.
7 steps
The steps
For Muslims, Jews and people of every faith. Respect first, honesty always. Each step is a short, plain reading with its sources listed.
Begin step 1- 1Welcome, as you areA tent in the desert. Two great faiths, one huge question: who is God? 5 min.Read
- 2One God, not threeThe oldest prayer. The Trinity, explained without the fog. 7 min.Read
- 3Jesus: prophet, and moreA question on the road. You honor Him. We worship Him. Here’s why. 7 min.Read
- 4The cross and the empty tombA garden at dawn. The one place we can’t both be right. 7 min.Read
- 5Mary, honored by bothA greeting in Nazareth. The only woman named in the Qur’an. Catholics love her too. 7 min.Read
- 6For Jewish visitors, and every faithA letter from Paul. Our elder brothers, and every seeker. 6 min.Read
- 7If you want to know moreAny church door, any day. Curiosity isn’t betrayal. And nobody here will push you. 7 min.Read
Only have 10 minutes? The whole path on one page
When you’re ready
Every journey here ends with real people, not a website. No pressure, ever.