Is this any of my business?

[starling]

It’s none of your business.

The Church only requires Communion once a year. In fact, lay people going up to Communion every single Mass is a fairly recent phenomenon.

 

[3blessings]

One last question… On the form for baptism there is a question that asks, “How often does the godmother/godfather receive communion?” There are boxes to check, “weekly”, “monthly”, “ocassionally”, etc. Should I check “weekly” because that is how often she attends Mass?

That’s weird, I have 3 children and have never been asked that about the godparents, or myself for that matter, on any form.
I’ve heard of asking if they are practicing Catholics, but that was it, and your friend is a practicing Catholic, she is obeying her faith by not receiving communion.

 

[3blessings]

Also, I wouldnt check anything, because how would you know unless you asked her? And that would be non of your business. That is just so wierd to me? Has nayone else ever been asked that? The God Parents of my children do not attend my church, so though I kow they are faithful Catholics, I have no idea how often they receive communion for a fact. I would just not check any box, and maybe make a note to the side saying the you dont know.

 

[kevinsgirl]

No–not your business.

And I’d also add, that a person not going to communion should not be seen as an opportunity to evaluate the state of their soul. There are a number of times I have not received because I was sick…while this may or may not be the case, the Catholic thing to do is to give her the benefit of the doubt.

Just pray for her… No matter the reason she isn’t receiving, a friend can always use a good prayer!

 

[argon091076]

No.