TERRY HEMKER........I left the Church as a young child. Oh I went to mass, even communion, but only to keep my parents from knowing that.  I attended 12+ in Catholic education. On my own I quietly walked away. I returned a couple of years ago, after discovering God's greatness and studying my way through theological, history and doctrine.  Saying "Bless me Father, I have sinned and my last confession was 60 years ago! I feel more free than I have ever, and I'm not bragging, believe me, I'm simply admitting how much my cerebral worship, at the alter of rationality alone. cost me. 
Terri Hemker, I wish you the BEST!