Catholics in other Churches

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Hello, there is a job that I have had an interview for and await the second part which is supporting adults with learning difficulties who are mainly Christian.

If I were to work on a Sunday part of the day I would have to take them to church so I need to know the rules for a catholic, what I should not do.

There is a mixture of baptist, methodist, lutheran, anglican and evangelical.

Thanks.
 
Nelka said:
Hello, there is a job that I have had an interview for and await the second part which is supporting adults with learning difficulties who are mainly Christian.

If I were to work on a Sunday part of the day I would have to take them to church so I need to know the rules for a catholic, what I should not do.

There is a mixture of baptist, methodist, lutheran, anglican and evangelical.

Thanks.
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I’m not exactly sure what you mean but the mass is open to anyone and everyone. If they aren’t catholic they can’t take communion.
 
Nelka said:
Hello, there is a job that I have had an interview for and await the second part which is supporting adults with learning difficulties who are mainly Christian.

If I were to work on a Sunday part of the day I would have to take them to church so I need to know the rules for a catholic, what I should not do.

There is a mixture of baptist, methodist, lutheran, anglican and evangelical.

Thanks.
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I’m not sure exactly what you’re asking.

If you want to know if you, as a Catholic, are allowed, as part of your job, to escort patients who are not Catholic to non-Catholic churches on Sunday then I would say “yes”. As long as you didn’t directly participate in the services, then it would probably be OK.

If you are asking if you should take them to your own Church (Catholic) on Sunday morning then it would depend. If they want to attend with you, they would be welcome. Of course you would be responsible for telling them that they would not be allowed to participate in the Sacrament. That might cause problems, depending on their individual disabilities.

In either case you should discuss it with your priest, just to make sure.
 
I hope you get the correct Catholic answer from your Priest and other Catholics on this forum, but as a non-Catholic Christian, I would hope that you would feel comfortable and blessed by taking them to any Bible-based church that they all agree upon. Since you are Catholic, invite them to attend Mass with you.

However, be prepared because some may get upset with not being able to receive the Sacrements in a Christian Church, any Christian Church. To protestants, it is a sacred right all Christians have to receive the blessings from Jesus, and to glorify Him by receiving it.

To me, it would be an honor to escort them to a place of worship to glorify God and to hear a message of salvation. It does not mean that you are being less than Catholic if you do. In this case, you are obeying God’s commandment to us all to bring more souls to Christ.
 
It seems to me that Fr. Flanigan at Boys Town saw to it that each boy went to his own denominational church if he wished. But that had to go to church.
 
Nelka said:
This.

What do you mean?

Shall I just sit in their church with them and not do anymore than that?
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It is fine for you to attend, but not to participate in the service. You are just the ride, not a member of that church and should not be joining in with the congregation with any responses, and definitely not receiving Communion anywhere but in a Catholic Church. If anyone comments, then tell them you are a visitor. You should speak to a priest about your unresolved concerns.
 
Nelka said:
This.

What do you mean?

Shall I just sit in their church with them and not do anymore than that?
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For example, you are forbidden to receive Communion in a non-Catholic Church or participate in any part of a worship service which contradicts Catholic teaching.
In short, I would say if you have to take patients to such churches then yes its best just to sit with them.
 
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