What is a lapsed Roman Catholic?

A lapsed Catholic or Roman Catholic is someone who no longer practices the Catholic faith. He or she may still identity as Catholic but may or may not go to mass or receive the other sacraments regularly. read more

A lapsed Catholic is a baptized Catholic who is non-practicing. Such a person may still identify as a Catholic and remains a Catholic according to canon law. read more

In some countries automatic enrollment of Catholic children in Catholic schools is the norm. These schools often fare better in league tables compared to state schools. So, as a lapsed Catholic one may want to "go back to church" so that one's child(ren) may get a good education. read more