Yes and yes. I am also Catholic. My faith is lacking lately due to some hopeless feelings I have been experiencing but in the past I have been very faithful and active in the church. When I do so, I feel much more connected to everything and things seem to make a lot more sense. Even with my low ebb of faith I still volunteer my time doing maintenance at my church. I do so as I maintain a deep gratitude for how my faith has helped me in the past. All you need is the faith of a mustard seed my friend. Now where is NV, he can set us all straight.