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This book is the definitive guide for desperate parents looking to lead their child back to the Church.

Available in both English and Spanish, Return provides an easy-to-read, well-researched, and encouraging resource to help parents lead their prodigal child home to Jesus Christ and his Church.
 
Return:
How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
By Brandon Vogt
Word on Fire | February 9, 2021
Paperback | 216 Pages | 6" x 9"
2023 Award Winner by the Catholic Media Association!
Now available in Spanish!
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Cómo Atraer A Su Hijo De Vuelta A La Iglesia
Regreso:  Cómo Atraer A Su Hijo De Vuelta A La Iglesia
By Brandon Vogt
Word on Fire | January 13, 2025
Paperback | 216 Pages | 6" x 9"
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Mark Galli was the editor in chief of Christianity Today for seven years, a Presbyterian pastor for ten years, and a passionate evangelical Protestant since first responding to an altar call in 1965 at thirteen years old. But in 2020, Galli formally returned to the faith in which he was baptized as an infant: the Roman Catholic Church. 

With All the Saints: My Journey to the Roman Catholic Church is the compelling memoir of one man’s search for the fullness of truth. Through honest and engaging storytelling, Galli recounts the various spiritual, theological, mystical, and ecclesial tributaries that led him to “cross the Tiber” back to Catholicism. Each tradition he passed through—Evangelical, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox—he embraced without satisfaction and left without bitterness, drawing him finally to the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church: a Church of saints and sinners, all striving together in the great company of heaven; a Church that he could finally call home.

Honest, insightful, and entertaining, With All the Saints is a memorable love letter to Christ and his Church.
 
 





 

 


 
 
  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 





About Return

The statistics are troubling: an average of 6.5 people leave the Catholic Church for every one that joins, and 50% of young people who were raised Catholic are no longer Catholic today. The Catholic Church is hemorrhaging young people.

Behind these statistics are countless stories of wounded families. Millions of mothers and fathers are longing for their prodigal children to come home to the Church, crying: “Where did we go wrong?”

The passive wait-and-see approach is no longer an option. We need a different strategy. We need to understand the real reasons why our young people drift away, and we need a game plan to bring them home. We need Return. 
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Praise for Return from Bishop Robert Barron

The Church faces many challenges today, but I am convinced that the most pressing concern, at least in America, is the attrition of our own people.

Thirteen percent of Americans identify as former Catholics, and for every one convert to the Catholic faith, more than six people leave. One-third of people raised Catholic no longer identify as Catholic today, and attendance at the Mass, identified by the Second Vatican Council as “the source and summit of the Christian life,” continues to fall, with only a paltry 24% in the pews on any given Sunday. The statistics get worse among younger generations. One-third of the Millennial generation now claims no religious affiliation, and only 16% identify as Catholic.

It’s easy to gloss over these numbers and justify a false sense of security. Admittedly, the overall Catholic population has remained relatively stable, but this is mostly a result of immigration, of faithful new immigrants replacing the Catholics who leave. But obviously this is not a sustainable or desirable trend. Even among immigrants, as cultural assimilation takes hold of second and third generations, they leave the Church at rates similar to the general Catholic population. As many evangelists have observed, “God has no grandchildren.” Each generation must meet Christ and the Church for the first time, not relying on mere cultural ambience or ethnic identification.

But while God may not have grandchildren, people do. If you’re reading this excellent book by Brandon Vogt, chances are high that you’re a parent or grandparent, worrying that your child has drifted away from the faith. In the face of apparent failure and heartbreak, you’re asking yourself, What went wrong? Did I do enough? What more could I have done? Is there anything I can do now? How does one repair a broken relationship with Christ and the Church?

To these many questions, Brandon Vogt’s Return offers tremendous and desperately needed help. Every parent or grandparent with a fallen-away child needs to read this book.

You’ll find concrete advice and practical strategies. Rather than opting for despair, Brandon calls for creativity and courage, new approaches imbued with the liveliness of the New Evangelization. Return includes one of the best summations of Catholic attrition, coupled with keen insights as to why people dismiss the Church’s faith. He doesn’t cast aspersions or blame, and he avoids the scapegoating that marks some approaches to this problem. Instead he focuses on the solution, using a positive emphasis on what parents can say and do to respond to their child’s objections, rebuild relationships, and ultimately draw them back to the Church.

Return offers no magic-bullet guarantee that your child will come back. But you will find a complete game plan to create the best possible environment to reintroduce your child to Christ and his Church.

I have worked alongside Brandon Vogt for some time now in the fields of the Lord’s work. His dedication to the cause of evangelization is exemplary. He is a pioneering missionary disciple, whose sense of joy for the Gospel is contagious and reassuring. Therefore, if your son or daughter has left the faith, I encourage you not to give up hope and to learn from his advice in this book.

Return will serve as an essential resource for the Church’s evangelization efforts and a true game-changer for desperate parents everywhere.
 

























 
 
 










 
 

  
  
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Introducing Word on Fire Spark!

If you have children in your life, you want to cultivate wonder and joy in their hearts. In a world full of noise and distraction, you want their imagination to be formed by beauty so they will be drawn to God who is Beauty itself. You want them to be inspired by the saints and led to holiness. Word on Fire Spark is publishing the resources you have been waiting for. Spark offers carefully crafted stories with stunning illustrations designed to turn young hearts to the Gospel. 










 
 





 

 


 
 
  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 





Contents

FOREWORD by Bishop Robert Barron
INTRODUCTION by Brandon Vogt
PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
Chapter 1: Why Are They Leaving?
Chapter 2: Where Are They Going?
Chapter 3: The Five Big Myths About Fallen-Away Catholics
PART II: THE GAME PLAN
Chapter 4: The Basics
Chapter 5: Pray, Fast, and Sacrifice
Chapter 6: Equip Yourself
Chapter 7: Plant the Seeds
Chapter 8: Start the Conversation
Chapter 9: Move the Dialogue Forward
Chapter 10: Invite and Connect
Chapter 11: Close the Loop
PART III: THE BIG OBJECTIONS
Chapter 12: Personal Objections
Chapter 13: Moral Objections
Chapter 14: Theological Objections
CONCLUSION - ONE STEP FORWARD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Contents

FOREWORD by Bishop Robert Barron
INTRODUCTION by Brandon Vogt
PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
Chapter 1: Why Are They Leaving?
Chapter 2: Where Are They Going?
Chapter 3: The Five Big Myths About Fallen-Away Catholics
PART II: THE GAME PLAN
Chapter 4: The Basics
Chapter 5: Pray, Fast, and Sacrifice
Chapter 6: Equip Yourself
Chapter 7: Plant the Seeds
Chapter 8: Start the Conversation
Chapter 9: Move the Dialogue Forward
Chapter 10: Invite and Connect
Chapter 11: Close the Loop
PART III: THE BIG OBJECTIONS
Chapter 12: Personal Objections
Chapter 13: Moral Objections
Chapter 14: Theological Objections
CONCLUSION - ONE STEP FORWARD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Free Supplemental Resources

Free Supplemental Resources

Take advantage of these FREE supplemental resources from Brandon Vogt to accompany you and your small group as you journey and reflect upon Return together.
 
 





 

 


 
 
  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
















Here’s What People Are Saying...



 

“Every Catholic parent needs this book. It demolishes the myths about why young people leave the Church and lays out a wonderful (and very practical) step-by-step plan for helping them come back to the faith.”
– Trent Horn, staff apologist at Catholic Answers



“Return is the resource that parents of fallen-away children have been waiting for: it combines powerful spiritual insights with practical tips that you can begin applying right now. It’s like a bootcamp for spiritual warriors who are about to go out on a great search-and-rescue mission.”
– Jennifer Fulwiler, blogger and author of Something Other Than God



“Brandon Vogt’s Return offers practical and realistic ways to bring lost souls home. And I should know: I was one of those kids who left the Church for over ten years. Return hits home for me. It reveals not just why people are drifting from the Church but how to get them back into the fold of Christ. It’s a true treasure for our times.”
– Leah Darrow, Catholic speaker, author, and founder of Lux University



“Everywhere I go I meet parents who are troubled because their children no longer practice the faith. Finally, here is a practical guide to doing something about that. It’s time we took this problem seriously, and Return can help with that.”
– Matthew Kelly, founder of Dynamic Catholic



“Return is a resource that is desperately needed by today’s Catholic families. This terrific new resource is full of practical, supportive, and affirming answers. A ‘must have’ for every Catholic home, parish, and library!”
– Lisa M. Hendey, author of The Grace of Yes
 



“The number one question I am asked frequently is, ‘How can we get our son or daughter back to the Catholic Church?’ This grieves the hearts of millions of parents. Finally, someone has given us sound tools, prayers, and wisdom on this vital issue. Brandon has once again created an inspirational book to help us bring loved ones home to Jesus and his holy Church!”
– Tom Peterson, founder of Catholics Come Home
 


“What greater gift could any parent want for their fallen-away Catholic child than to help them get back in touch with God’s grace? Brandon Vogt’s book, Return, offers more than just practical wisdom and timeless advice, it is a roadmap of evangelization for Catholic parents of fallen-away Catholics. Buy this book. Read this book. Do what this book says. Then see what great gift God has for your family!”
– Marcel LeJeune, author and founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples
 


“Well-researched and realistic, Brandon Vogt’s Return is not just hope-filled, but superbly hope-filling. A resounding answer to many Catholic parents’ most ardent prayers.”
– Dr. Stephen Bullivant, Director of the Benedict XVI Centre
for Religion and Society at St. Mary’s University
 


“One of the most common questions I get as the director of St. Paul Street Evangelization is, ‘How can I bring my son or daughter back to the Church?’ I hear it all the time. Every Catholic I know has at least one close family member who has drifted away from the Church. Brandon Vogt’s Return is an excellent answer to that question. He does a great job laying the foundation and sharing the best tips and practical strategies. Buy this book if you want to help your child come back.”
– Steve Dawson, founder of St. Paul Street Evangelization
 
 
 





 

 


 
 
  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

 

About the Author

About the Author


 
Brandon Vogt works as Senior Publishing Director at Word on Fire. He is the bestselling author of thirteen books and the founder of ClaritasU. He also founded Chesterton Academy of Orlando, a classical high school grounded in the Catholic faith, and StrangeNotions.com, a place of dialogue between Catholics and atheists.
Brandon Vogt works as Senior Publishing Director at Word on Fire. He is the bestselling author of thirteen books and the founder of ClaritasU. He also founded Chesterton Academy of Orlando, a classical high school grounded in the Catholic faith, and StrangeNotions.com, a place of dialogue between Catholics and atheists.
 













Here’s What People Are Saying...



 

“Every Catholic parent needs this book. It demolishes the myths about why young people leave the Church and lays out a wonderful (and very practical) step-by-step plan for helping them come back to the faith.”
– Trent Horn, staff apologist at Catholic Answers
 



“Return is the resource that parents of fallen-away children have been waiting for: it combines powerful spiritual insights with practical tips that you can begin applying right now. It’s like a bootcamp for spiritual warriors who are about to go out on a great search-and-rescue mission.”
– Jennifer Fulwiler, blogger and author of Something Other Than God
 



“Brandon Vogt’s Return offers practical and realistic ways to bring lost souls home. And I should know: I was one of those kids who left the Church for over ten years. Return hits home for me. It reveals not just why people are drifting from the Church but how to get them back into the fold of Christ. It’s a true treasure for our times.”
– Leah Darrow, Catholic speaker, author, and founder of Lux University
 



“Everywhere I go I meet parents who are troubled because their children no longer practice the faith. Finally, here is a practical guide to doing something about that. It’s time we took this problem seriously, and Return can help with that.”
– Matthew Kelly, founder of Dynamic Catholic
 



“Return is a resource that is desperately needed by today’s Catholic families. This terrific new resource is full of practical, supportive, and affirming answers. A ‘must have’ for every Catholic home, parish, and library!”
– Lisa M. Hendey, author of The Grace of Yes
 



“The number one question I am asked frequently is, ‘How can we get our son or daughter back to the Catholic Church?’ This grieves the hearts of millions of parents. Finally, someone has given us sound tools, prayers, and wisdom on this vital issue. Brandon has once again created an inspirational book to help us bring loved ones home to Jesus and his holy Church!”
– Tom Peterson, founder of Catholics Come Home
 


“What greater gift could any parent want for their fallen-away Catholic child than to help them get back in touch with God’s grace? Brandon Vogt’s book, Return, offers more than just practical wisdom and timeless advice, it is a roadmap of evangelization for Catholic parents of fallen-away Catholics. Buy this book. Read this book. Do what this book says. Then see what great gift God has for your family!”
– Marcel LeJeune, author and founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples
 


“Well-researched and realistic, Brandon Vogt’s Return is not just hope-filled, but superbly hope-filling. A resounding answer to many Catholic parents’ most ardent prayers.”
– Dr. Stephen Bullivant, Director of the Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society at St. Mary’s University 



“One of the most common questions I get as the director of St. Paul Street Evangelization is, ‘How can I bring my son or daughter back to the Church?’ I hear it all the time. Every Catholic I know has at least one close family member who has drifted away from the Church. Brandon Vogt’s Return is an excellent answer to that question. He does a great job laying the foundation and sharing the best tips and practical strategies. Buy this book if you want to help your child come back.”
– Steve Dawson, founder of St. Paul Street Evangelization
 

Introducing Word on Fire Spark!

 
If you have children in your life, you want to cultivate wonder and joy in their hearts. In a world full of noise and distraction, you want their imagination to be formed by beauty so they will be drawn to God who is Beauty itself. You want them to be inspired by the saints and led to holiness. Word on Fire Spark is publishing the resources you have been waiting for. Spark offers carefully crafted stories with stunning illustrations designed to turn young hearts to the Gospel. 










 
 





 

 


 
 
  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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