Catholic in Recovery
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We are excited to share that we are in the process of starting an alcoholism and drug addiction recovery meeting at St. Andrew the Apostle Church. The first meeting is Monday, December 2 at 7pm in the Parish Conference Room. Catholic in Recovery is a community of individuals and families seeking recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. If you have experience in 12-step recovery and are willing to be part of our launch team or if you are interested in participating in the meeting, please contact Kent V. at [email protected]. For more information about Catholic in Recovery, visit https://catholicinrecovery.com/
OBJECTIVES
FAITH
Admitting one’s powerlessness and need for a savior is the central focus of
Catholic in Recovery. From this foundation, we will lean on our faithful
understanding of Jesus Christ as our Higher Power. When we gather, we will unite
in prayer and discuss recovery topics as they relate to liturgical themes, Scripture
from Sunday’s Mass readings, and the sacraments. Members will be invited to
engage the sacraments as a necessary component of their personal recovery
while striving for spiritual growth, one day at a time.
FREEDOM
The aim of our Catholic in Recovery group is to bring freedom to those struggling
with addiction to drugs and alcohol. Meetings will not be about reliving the past
as about developing the appropriate attitudes and behavior for living each day
successfully. Group members are offered a spiritual awakening as a result of
combining the spiritual wisdom of twelve-step recovery with Catholic theology,
prayer, and healing.
FELLOWSHIP
Uniting the body of Christ allows members to share experience, strength, and
hope with each other. Honesty, openness, and willingness to surrender to God’s
will are highlighted as essential to begin making spiritual progress. Members tend
to stay accountable to each other, encourage personal growth, and are available
in a time of need.GUIDING PRINCIPLES
ACCOMPANIMENT
Personal accompaniment is at the essence of recovery. Uniting those who have
found personal freedom from addiction to drugs and alcohol with individuals
seeking help establishes a foundation where Christian fellowship is at its best.
One addict sharing with another how he/she found freedom is how the Good
News of Jesus Christ is spread.
SPIRITUAL PROGRESS
Rather than establishing a foundation of perfection and seeking not to lose it, we
have been given the order to seek progress in our lives. Identifying the need for
help, even after the symptoms of the addictions, compulsions, or unhealthy
attachment have been in remission, keeps us in right-relationship with God and
others.
HONESTY, OPENNESS, WILLINGNESS
Those seeking to find sobriety and freedom from addiction tend to show glimpses
of honesty, openness, and willingness. These components form the fabric of
surrender and personal transformation through the grace of God. We lean on
each other to build upon our commitment to the Lord.
SELF-DISCOVERY & SACRAMENTAL HEALING
Freedom entails much more than abstaining from the source of our addictions,
compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. We refrain from focusing on things
outside of our control so that we may reflect upon our own behavior. Taking
personal responsibility for the development of our spiritual lives compels us to
rely on God and the sacraments of the Church.