Reaching Out to the Nones – Those Who Have Left the Church

Kevin Feyen

We all probably know someone who was raised in the Catholic faith, but no longer identify as Catholic. And, when they leave, they tend to give up on religion all together... arguably making "none" the largest religious demographic in the US. Why is it that people who were once active in our parishes, in our programs, in our schools, in our communities no longer choose to identify as one of us? This breakout will address some of the commonly heard reasons for why people move on. But, more importantly, we will explore some of the best things we can do to address this mass exodus.