‘Returning Home’ sessions an open invitation to the lapsed Catholic

Do you know someone who has left the church, maybe a family member or a friend? Perhaps someone raised Catholic but who does not come to church anymore? Perhaps a Catholic who feels separated from the church and wants to feel at home again?

No matter how long they have been away and no matter the reason, they are invited to renew their relationship with the church through a series of diocese-sponsored sessions at a number of locations on Oahu.

The sessions will discuss a variety of topics including the church today, the Mass, the Sacrament of Penance and the Creed.

Here are the session locations, dates and contact information:

n   St. John Vianney Church, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua HI 96734-3899. Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Feb. 6- March 20, in the parish center. For information, contact the parish office at 262-8317 or visit www.sjvhawaii.org.

n   St. Anthony Church, 148 Makawao Street, Kailua HI 96734. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 27-April 3, in the church building, makai room. For information, contact the parish office at 266-2222 or visit www.stanthonyskailua.org.

n   Blessed Sacrament Church, 2124 Pauoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96813. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 19- March 26, in the parish hall. For information, contact the church office, 531-6980, or e-mail bscpauoa@hawaiiantel.net.

n   Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 91-1004 North Road, Ewa Beach HI 96706. Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Feb. 28-April 4, in the parish conference room. For information, contact the parish office, 689-8681, or e-mail olph.rcc@hawaiiantel.net, jtorres.olph.rcc@hawaiiantel.net.