Are we really not supposed to hold hands during the Our Father?

[aejimison82]

I converted to Catholicism 10 years ago. I was raised Protestant. Ever since I’ve been Catholic every parish I’ve attended has held hands during the Our Father. Now I’m reading on here that this isn’t right. It doesn’t personally bother me. Is it ok that my parish does this? I really like my church. And if we aren’t supposed to do it, then how come so many churches and their clergy allow it?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

This link should be give you the answer you need. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this link, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• SHOULD WE LIFT OUR HANDS IN PRAYER?
• [Holding Hands during the Our Father (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=9950)
• [Is there anything wrong with couples holding hands during Mass? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=19417)
• [How can I stop the hand-holding in my parish? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=21936)
• Our Father Who Art Holding Hands from Karl’s E-Letter of April 11, 2006