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Someone I love is Catholic
Six short reads for anyone who loves a Catholic: what they believe, what happens at Mass, the words you'll hear, why Sunday and confession matter to them, weddings and funerals, and how to talk about it together. Each takes about five minutes.
Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, 1601. National Gallery, London. Public domain, source.
Juan de Juanes, The Last Supper, c. 1562. Museo del Prado, Madrid.“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.”
Journeys / Someone I love is Catholic
A First Communion, wedding, baptism or funeral coming up?What happens, what to wear, what to do at Communion, and how to be there for them.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.
- What they believe, in five minutesWhat they believe, in plain words. No homework. 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.
6 steps
The steps
For partners, friends and family of Catholics. No homework, no pressure. Each step is a short, plain reading with its sources listed.
Begin step 1- 1What they believe, in five minutesA dinner in Emmaus. The whole thing, on one coffee break. 5 min.Read
- 2Going to Mass with themThe night before. One hour. Here’s what happens. 5 min.Read
- 3Words you’ll hearA new language. A plain glossary. No jargon, promise. 5 min.Read
- 4Why they care about Sunday, confession and FridaysYour kitchen, Saturday night. The rules make more sense when you see the relationship. 7 min.Read
- 5Weddings, baptisms and funeralsA church, a big day. What to expect, where to sit, and what to say. 7 min.Read
- 6Talking about it togetherA question on the road. You don’t have to agree to understand. 5 min.Read
Print the one-page Mass companion (A4 or US Letter)
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.