Catholic (Independent)

Catholic (Independent) churches describe themselves with words like casual, traditional liturgy, and gay affirming. There are 43 Catholic (Independent) churches nationwide.

Popular church music styles include traditional hymns, contemporary, and chanting. Catholic (Independent) churches often offer community service, adult education, social justice, children's ministry, and faith and work programs.

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Based on 9 churches
Worship Music
Hymns & organ Contemporary & band-led
Hymns & organ Contemporary & band-led
Worship Atmosphere
Liturgical & structured Casual & relaxed
Liturgical & structured Casual & relaxed
Spiritual Expression
Contemplative & reserved Charismatic & Spirit-led
Contemplative & reserved Charismatic & Spirit-led
Theological Openness
Progressive & affirming Traditional & conservative
Progressive & affirming Traditional & conservative
Life Stage & Family
All ages & stages Young families & kids
All ages & stages Young families & kids
Community Reach
Congregation-centered & deepening Neighborhood-rooted & serving
Congregation-centered & deepening Neighborhood-rooted & serving
Church Size
Small & intimate Large & bustling
Small & intimate Large & bustling

Visiting Catholic (Independent) churches What to Expect

Safety Harbor, FL church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?" Jun 2022

We certainly welcome you "to come and see", to experience, to ask your questions, to listen to the experiences of others, to allow the hand of God to lead you, and to perhaps to discover a spiritua... Read More

Woodbridge, VA church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?" Apr 2014

You're just as welcome as the rest of us! The table is for you, too. We do pray the words of the Nicene Creed together as part of our liturgy but we invite you to bathe in the words of the liturgy ... Read More

Tucson, AZ church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"

If you're not a Christian, we believe you're still a child of God! We welcome you to attend our services and events- without any requirement to give up whatever faith tradition you currently follow... Read More

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