Catholics going to Protestant church service

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Is there anything wrong with a Catholic going to a Baptist church service? My wife is southern baptist and I would fulfill my Sunday obligation, but she wants to attend her parents church for Easter. I don’t think there will be an issue, but wanted more advice.
 
I’m doing so more to please my wife and in-laws. She has been very understanding of my faith and goes to mass with me on sundays. She is considering converting. Last time we went, she talked about how she preferred going to mass with me. I’m hoping that I can accomplish two things at once with this, pleasing them and have her see the fullness and beauty of the Catholic Church.

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I’m doing so more to please my wife and in-laws. She has been very understanding of my faith and goes to mass with me on sundays. She is considering converting. Last time we went, she talked about how she preferred going to mass with me. I’m hoping that I can accomplish two things at once with this, pleasing them and have her see the fullness and beauty of the Catholic Church.
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Sounds like a good idea.
 
I think it may be allowed to occur, I’m not sure.
In my personal opinion, some saints died to not attend a single protestant sermon and it can cause scandal, so I think it’s best avoided. I know we can have obligations to attend these things sometimes by other avenues though. It can get complicated.
 
No, it’s fine to attend. Just don’t recieve communion. But if they have an altar call during the service, it’s also very appropriate to go up, kneel and pray. Take your wife’s hand and lead her up. It will be moving for her to see you share in her faith this way. Praying together is the one thing that unites Catholics and Protestants.
 
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Me and my non-denominational husband go to each others services now and then. I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
 
You do not fulfill your Sunday obligation by going to a Baptist church.
 
Indeed, there is no possible fulfillment of a Sunday duty at a Protestant service.
 
I acknowledged that in my post by stating I would fulfill my obligation prior to going
 
As long as the time of Mass you will attend on Easter Sunday isn’t at the same time as your wife’s religious service, it’s okay to go to her service. Just don’t receive Communion there because if you do, you will only be receiving a symbol. SBs don’t believe the cracker and grape juice they receive are anything other than a symbol of remembrance.
 
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