How do I explain my decision to change parishes?
The short answer
Tell your former parish the truth, politely. For example, you can say you prefer quieter liturgies that focus more on God than on the congregation; they need to hear this.
You have clearly found a parish that suits you better. Tell your former parish the truth, but courteously.
You might explain that you prefer quieter liturgies that put the emphasis on God rather than on the congregation. They need to hear this, and often, until they begin to understand.
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