Comments on: I am a Catholic, but I will not go to church tomorrow morning - What kind of Ettiquette I know?

By: Luke G

Luke G — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

I am Catholic and I was born a Catholic anyway, but basically, when people stand up, stand, where people sit, sit, when people kneel, kneeling, when people sing, only wants to sing is easy, is just 1 hours from being really bored and pretending to give a sh | t that man in front is saying.
Also, I'm from Western Australia, so I do not know if the Catholic Church is the same everywhere, but there are some in the middle of the service that turns the whole world in itself and shakes hands and says "peace be with you "kind of a" love thy neighbor 'thing, I do not know if they do there.

By: JBN

JBN — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

Dress modestly. There will be a book in the bank that will enable you to follow the mass.
With regard to the Eucharist is concerned, because you are not Catholic should not participate in the Eucharist.
In many churches where the parishioners to go to the Eucharist, Catholics can not go to a blessing. Cross your hands across your chest, placing his hands on his shoulders. This is a sign that they do not expect the Eucharist, but as a blessing.
Apart from that, just hear the words, you will learn much about the Church believes.

By: mfluer88

mfluer88 — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

It's not as formal and fear as people make out. Just follow what other people do, and you will notice that not everyone kneels, most of them, but not all. You can go in the Eucharist, but the idle time on you and you can receive a blessing instead of taking the bread and wine. Relax, can sometimes be very interesting and you need not worry about all the traditional formalities, as I said, it's not as scary as people make out.

By: "elo!"

"elo!" — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

Dress nice. I believe that under the Catholic faith, but Catholics are not you supposed to take communion.
During the Mass, whether it is a Roman Catholic church, followed by reading a book. There is a time when people said a blessing that goes like this:
One person said: "The Lord be with you."
The other person responds, "and also with you."
At least that's my kind of remember when I used to go to church with my parents.

By: Smokin' Dragon

Smokin' Dragon — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

Sounds like you either. As you said, just be respectful and follow everyone else, except they do not receive communion. I really enjoy a lot of Catholic services, and usually recognize my "host" through prayer.

By: Karenita EWTN ((Allecat))

Karenita EWTN ((Allecat)) — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

when it comes to the Eucharist, if you want to get in line just cross your arms over your heart and your head forward so the priest knows that they are not Catholics. as for the rest. Catholic churches that I know do not care if people of other faiths feel throughout the service. I'm jealous, because you can go to a basilica. where's it at? Do not worry you'll be fine. God bless

By: Give & Love

Give & Love — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

Well …. I am Catholic. That's good that you want repectful. Perfect. Sit there and listen and think if you want. When people stand, sit, kneel, just do the same. At the top of the Eucharist has its Christian Cros arms on his chest and he only preist bless you. But that's all. Good luck!

By: Marysia

Marysia — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

wow you have some very good responses and it seems that Catholics are not our haters mass this afternoon - good for you! otherwise I will add …. I am Catholic, while a good friend who attends the service is not me. prefer to sit on the end. this way when others go up to Communion and she lags behind that doens't have people jumping on it - she can get up and go out of their way politely. Also, there will be a missal to help further along - i still used for the readings so …. open and continue!
Enjoy and God bless!

By: lilith

lilith — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

You can reserve your seat for the Eucharist. - I did when my friends mom would have us go to church. My friend and I climb out.
It's a bit difficult to know when to kneel, stand, sit, try your best to keep up.
- Good luck, you'll do well.

By: white chocolate Catholic kid

white chocolate Catholic kid — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:45:29 +0000

Silence. Kneel, sit, when they are supposed to. Be respectful (I'm sure you will not be difficult for you, but just in case.) If you're not Catholic, sit in communion. It will be good. Catholics are quite open.