Asked about the non-practicing Catholics?
I've always heard that the "bare" minimum obligation which requires that Catholics receive the Eucharist once a year, as outlined in the Third Precept of the Church ( "You shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during Holy Week. ")
Validation Question: Is this true, or are all of the mandatory requirements to be considered as a practicing Catholic?
And here's the pitch: My grandfather was raised Catholic and always felt well, but his request was denied a Catholic funeral in 1962 because it is not practiced. Is this now or at the right time? Or is it with local customs or bad priest?
Thanks - Jim C.
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There are "minimum" standards for Catholics, such as receiving the Eucharist at least once during the Holy Week, is the reconciliation (confession) at least once a year and goes to Mass every Sunday and Day Santo. These are called the Seven Laws of the Church, and are not difficult for anyone who has the will to continue to practice the Catholic faith.
I'm afraid it sounds like his grandfather refused to voluntarily follow these basic laws, which it classifies as "non-practicing." It was still Catholic, however.
If your grandfather was in a state of mortal sin and not reconciled with God when he died in 1962, most priests have not allowed a Catholic burial. (Do not go to church despite the fact that a person has the capacity and the mass is a mortal sin because it is the person's refusal to worship the Lord, that by itself qualify.) It is not a local custom or a bad priest. Today, most devout priests who follow the same rules.
Just remember: not a practicing Catholic ever to perform at Carnegie Hall.
from what I understand, in 1962, his grandfather was not a participating member of a parish so does not necessarily have to bury him. a parish has a lot of obligations and responsibilities - while that sounds harsh, sorry, it's true. I do not know if this is the case, however, my parish has a "base file" for people like me who live outside the state, but the support of the parish and the elderly who can not attend or support the parish . while most members give $ 2 a week is fine. Our pastor asked people to turn in their envelopes empty even just to keep as a participating member. churches are "taxed" on account of its membership through the diocese. our "archives" are not counted in the membership, but still gives me the "ownership" funeral, baptism, marriage, etc.
Once a Catholic always a Catholic just what I think.