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Orionthehunter
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This poll is not about applause at any place in the Mass prior to just after the Closing prayer and prior to the Final Blessing (this is the section of the Mass where the GIRM provides for “brief announcements, if necessary” and special blessings). This poll is not about applauding a homily or any “performance” during the other parts of the Mass (Beginning of the Mass thru the Liturgy of the Eucharist). It is generally recognized this is inappropriate and most likely prohibited.
This poll is not about liturgical dance.
For the sake of discussion in this thread and poll, it assumed that such situations are not routine but exceptions for “special occassions”. If this occurs every single week, it is assumed that it is not appropriate.
You will note that this poll doesn’t have an “other” or “it depends” option. The Vatican and USCCB can’t write directives to cover every potential situation but either must prohibit them universally or allow for the prudential discretion of the Bishop or Priest. If such allowance for prudential discretion is allowed it is recognized (not condoned) that this may result in some scenarios that are inappropriate or poor judgment.
This poll is about what is the appropriate response of the congregation and/or if they should be prohibited universally. In America, applause is a means for a group to express respect, appreciation, and affection.
Scenario 1: After the Ordination of a Bishop or Archbishop and the Closing Prayer, the newly ordained is allowed to say a few words to the Congregation. At the end of the remarks, the Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 2: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Bishop and the Closing Prayer, he calls the newly confirmed to the front of the altar and gives them all a blessing. The Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 3: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Pastor and the Closing Prayer, he calls the 1st Communicants to the front of the altar and gives them all a blessing. The Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 4: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Pastor and the Closing Prayer, he calls a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary to the front of the altar or has them stand in their pew and gives them a blessing. The Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 5: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Pastor and the Closing Prayer and during the Announcements, the Pastor notes that today (this week) is a milestone anniversary of either the Deacon’s or Associate Pastor’s ordination. The Congregation responds with politie applause or silence.
For your information, there is a thread about Clapping during Mass that was vigorously debated previously. Nearly every argument that I can imagine was posted there. I encourage you to read that if you’d like.
This poll is not about liturgical dance.
For the sake of discussion in this thread and poll, it assumed that such situations are not routine but exceptions for “special occassions”. If this occurs every single week, it is assumed that it is not appropriate.
You will note that this poll doesn’t have an “other” or “it depends” option. The Vatican and USCCB can’t write directives to cover every potential situation but either must prohibit them universally or allow for the prudential discretion of the Bishop or Priest. If such allowance for prudential discretion is allowed it is recognized (not condoned) that this may result in some scenarios that are inappropriate or poor judgment.
This poll is about what is the appropriate response of the congregation and/or if they should be prohibited universally. In America, applause is a means for a group to express respect, appreciation, and affection.
Scenario 1: After the Ordination of a Bishop or Archbishop and the Closing Prayer, the newly ordained is allowed to say a few words to the Congregation. At the end of the remarks, the Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 2: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Bishop and the Closing Prayer, he calls the newly confirmed to the front of the altar and gives them all a blessing. The Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 3: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Pastor and the Closing Prayer, he calls the 1st Communicants to the front of the altar and gives them all a blessing. The Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 4: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Pastor and the Closing Prayer, he calls a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary to the front of the altar or has them stand in their pew and gives them a blessing. The Congregation responds with polite applause or silence.
Scenario 5: After the Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated by the Pastor and the Closing Prayer and during the Announcements, the Pastor notes that today (this week) is a milestone anniversary of either the Deacon’s or Associate Pastor’s ordination. The Congregation responds with politie applause or silence.
For your information, there is a thread about Clapping during Mass that was vigorously debated previously. Nearly every argument that I can imagine was posted there. I encourage you to read that if you’d like.