That's likely why they leave in the first place...Because the priest has no answers that match up with scripture...
Even though by their Baptism they are still a Catholic; just not a practicing one.
So then, a Catholic leaves your religion, forfeits his salvation, but upon return to your religion, gets it back???
**That’s likely why they leave in the first place...Because the priest has no answers that match up with scripture...**
Sorry, FRiend, but the Catholic Church does have answers from Scripture for that person. And definitely the priest would too.
The Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders mark a person forever.
That Catholic Baptism will always be with them. They can always, and many do, come back to the Catholic faith.