Returning Catholics FAQs: About Halloween

On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics , a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.

When I was practicing another religion, I was told Catholics hate Halloween. Now that I’m back, I’m wondering if I’ll get into trouble if I go to a Halloween costume party.

Well,...