But in my experience the Church does not seem to be geared to receive new, inactive or lapsed people. The Church's leadership is not set up to compete for people's interests, let alone hold present members. People need to feel that they are wanted, that they have some worth, some purpose whilst they make their journey. Let's look at a typical gathering for a Mass. Being a bit shy, I hesitated at the door. But there was no official at the door to greet people.
Worshippers go and sit in isolation.
A priest comes in and delivers the Mass, leaves the church and is seen no more. I recently attended another denomination. The church was packed with happy people. Feeling a bit shy I hesitated at the door. I was a new resident in the area or whether I was a visitor.