Mass Dress Code

[felsguy]

The church has no teaching on what kind of trousers are worn.
If there is one, find it and post it.

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Which Church teaching states that one should not wear jeans to Mass?

Closest I can think of would be Leviticus 19:19: “Thou shalt not wear a garment that is woven of two sorts.”

Wikipedia
"Denim is a sturdy cotton twill textile in which the weft passes under** two or more warp threads.** This twill weaving produces the familiar diagonal ribbing of the denim that distinguishes it from cotton duck.

It is a characteristic of most indigo denim that only the warp threads are dyed, whereas the weft threads remain plain white. As a result of the warp-faced twill weaving, one side of the textile then shows the blue warp threads and the other side shows the white weft threads. This is why blue jeans are white on the inside. The indigo dyeing process, in which the core of the warp threads remain white, creates denim’s fading characteristics, which are unique compared to every other textile." (emphasis added)

 

[zab]

Well, have we beat this horse to death yet ???

I vote for a moratorium on this subject.

I second that!

 

[pianistclare]

“Night Jim-Bob. Night Maryellen, Night John Boy.”

 

[zab]

Try going to a job interview in a diaper.

LOL

 

[zab]

Needed a line in there for the guys: it would be nice if your pants actually came up over your bum.

Good advice. I wonder how it was received?

 

[BabyBumblebee]

I remember, years ago, seeing a woman at church who was dressed in a skimpy outfit. She covered it with a warm jacket that bore the name of a “gentleman’s club” on the back.

I have no idea what brought the woman, presumably straight from work, to the church, but I thank God to this day that she didn’t let her dress keep her from entering. I can’t think of a better place for her to be.

I hold myself to the level I know I can and should be held to because I have the luxury of education, support, and the health and finances to live it. For others, I try to never judge. A stripper turning back to the Lord with haste will surely be a welcome sight the Lord will rejoice over. And having a congregation that can support her in the journey she’s beginning, accepting her where she is and helping her get to where she needs to be, has to be pleasing to Him, too.

It’s important for the church to teach dignity, beauty, and about modesty and humility. When people get the support they need to live the life of faith, physically and spiritually, their internal state will affect their actions. I trust God to do that work inside of people’s souls and hope I and others in the church cooperate with Him in providing a hospitable place where people can grow and learn the faith.

 

[zab]

Funny how insulting people can get when you don’t agree with them. God loves everyone, but HE doesn’t always agree with what we say, do or how we dress, no matter how hard we try to insist He does. I have NEVER condemned anyone, and believe me, I won’'t be the one saying “I told you so.” God Bless, Memaw

How true.

 

[zab]

I remember, years ago, seeing a woman at church who was dressed in a skimpy outfit. She covered it with a warm jacket that bore the name of a “gentleman’s club” on the back.

I have no idea what brought the woman, presumably straight from work, to the church, but I thank God to this day that she didn’t let her dress keep her from entering. I can’t think of a better place for her to be.

I hold myself to the level I know I can and should be held to because I have the luxury of education, support, and the health and finances to live it. For others, I try to never judge. A stripper turning back to the Lord with haste will surely be a welcome sight the Lord will rejoice over. And having a congregation that can support her in the journey she’s beginning, accepting her where she is and helping her get to where she needs to be, has to be pleasing to Him, too.

It’s important for the church to teach dignity, beauty, and about modesty and humility. When people get the support they need to live the life of faith, physically and spiritually, their internal state will affect their actions. I trust God to do that work inside of people’s souls and hope I and others in the church cooperate with Him in providing a hospitable place where people can grow and learn the faith.

Well said.

 

[Marie5890]

I remember, years ago, seeing a woman at church who was dressed in a skimpy outfit. She covered it with a warm jacket that bore the name of a “gentleman’s club” on the back.

I have no idea what brought the woman, presumably straight from work, to the church, but I thank God to this day that she didn’t let her dress keep her from entering. I can’t think of a better place for her to be.

I hold myself to the level I know I can and should be held to because I have the luxury of education, support, and the health and finances to live it. For others, I try to never judge. A stripper turning back to the Lord with haste will surely be a welcome sight the Lord will rejoice over. And having a congregation that can support her in the journey she’s beginning, accepting her where she is and helping her get to where she needs to be, has to be pleasing to Him, too.

It’s important for the church to teach dignity, beauty, and about modesty and humility. When people get the support they need to live the life of faith, physically and spiritually, their internal state will affect their actions. I trust God to do that work inside of people’s souls and hope I and others in the church cooperate with Him in providing a hospitable place where people can grow and learn the faith.

Thank you.
Surely the angels were rejoicing.

(I have given this some thought. And I think about those religious who have jeans on under their habits, and a Holy Father whose shoes are worn and scuffed. And of the ones who stand out to me at Mass; those laden with jewels, big big jewels, and I think, it’s a banquet for sinners in need of repentance. God have mercy on us all)

 

[ProVobis]

I walk right past the ALTAR to the ambo in jeans. No problems. My jeans are clean, and loosely modest.

Does that mean they have holes only in the knee area? I understand that’s how they sell them these days.

 

[babochka]

If one is not dressed properly at the Vatican, one is not allowed in, Doesn’t that tell you something!! God Bless, Memaw

Jeans are not forbidden at the Vatican. Jeans meet both the letter and the spirit of the Vatican dress code. The code is for modesty and does not really deal with “appropriateness”, which is a different issue.

I dress nicely for Divine Liturgy and I have my children dress nicely as well. My personal standards are that we wear clothing that is clean, boys wear long pants and collared shirts and girls wear skirts or dresses. (One of my girls will probably balk at wearing a dress at some point and I’ll probably choose not to fight that battle; she can wear dress pants or a split skirt when she’s older.) We choose the less worn options of our clothing that fit the criteria. We’re raising 5 kids on one income, though, so sometimes the clothes are pretty threadbare. We’re not the best-dressed people in the church, nor the worst-dressed. We have one family in which the boys and men always wear long sleeves and ties, even in 100 plus degree weather. This is laudable, and I applaud the fact that they take the time to dress for our Lord in the manner that makes them most comfortable. Other families make different choices; some even wear shorts and jeans. Although it is not the choice I would make, I know that they love God and are faithful and devoted Catholics.

 

[Miserissima]

Two words, one parable:
Widow’s Mite.

Shame to those who go to worship and yet are caught in the trappings of others.

No one wants to take my “modesty ministry” idea to the parish council or pastor, hmm? Interesting.

 

[cheezey]

And Behavior Code.

Please refrain from grabbing your coats, putting away the worship book, and trying to bolt as we BEGIN the last hymn.

As for this list re: clothes, it is geared toward those who can choose what they wear;
not those who cannot.
I’ve been wearing basic tops, jeans and athletic sneakers only because that was all I had for the last 12 months.
I hated it, but it was all I had. And I will probably always wear sneakers because I have severe pain in the feet with everything else. Hate that, too, but it won’t keep me from church.

 

[Miserissima]

And Behavior Code.

Please refrain feom grabbing your coats, putting away the worship book, and trying to bolt as we BEGIN the last hymn.

As for this list re: clothes, it is geared toward those who can choose what they wear;
not those who cannot.
I’ve been wearing basic tops, jeans and athletic sneakers only because that was all I had for the last 12 months.
I hated it, but it was all I had. And I will probably always wear sneakers because I
have severe pain in the feet with everything else. Hate that, too, but it won’t keep me from church.

Harrumph.

What about those who don’t know the situation with your feet who are “scandalized” by your sneakers?

 

[cheezey]

Harrumph.

What about those who don’t know the situation with your feet who are "scandalized" by your sneakers?

When I think of this word, I think Peyton Place.
My sneakers did not come from Peyton Place.
My intent is not Peyton Place, thus anyone who is scandalized, whatever that means in this context, has his/her own issues.
He understands.

 

[pnewton]

Consider this before we judge on dress.

First, our judgment on what is appropriate may or may not be appropriate. If we are too scrupulous on this, then we need to change. If we are correct that something is appropriate…

Second, the person may or may not have been able to dress better. If they are poor, traveling and away from better clothes, on the way to work, then they should be applauded for their courage of coming to Mass the best they can. However, it is possible that some people really do not understand what Mass is, or have a proper sense of modesty. Even then…

Third, we must consider that we are all on a spiritual journey. One woman’s lack of modest, or one man’s lack of faith in the miracle of the Mass, or any sin that we take into the sanctuary, is not for us to judge. Early, we confess our sinfulness publically and before we receive the Holy Sacrament we openly admit, " Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof." Even taking the worse case scenario of dress indicating some sin, which it might well do in some cases, our reaction should be the same as it is to any of our other *fellow *sinners, love and acceptance. I assure you, there are far worse sins in the hearts that we cannot see than that shorts hem or that AC/DC tee shirt.

 

[MSSheBear]

And Behavior Code.

Please refrain from grabbing your coats, putting away the worship book, and trying to bolt as we BEGIN the last hymn.

As for this list re: clothes, it is geared toward those who can choose what they wear;
not those who cannot.
I’ve been wearing basic tops, jeans and athletic sneakers only because that was all I had for the last 12 months.
I hated it, but it was all I had. And I will probably always wear sneakers because I have severe pain in the feet with everything else. Hate that, too, but it won’t keep me from church.

I wouldn’t call your wardrobe immodest. I have worn everything from baggy athletic pants with a sweater to a nice skirt and blouse to Mass. The pants I will wear to daily Mass. For awhile I wore sneakers because I kept tripping or slipping on my dress shoes. I am usually one of the better dressed people at Mass.

Of course I won’t mention the time I accidentally wore my pajamas in the Chapel. Fortunately I had a maxi skirt on over it.

 

[Tom_Baum]

Makes one wonder just how many people would be in line to throw Jesus out of His Church.

 

[Tom_Baum]

As far as wearing sandals to Mass, should we throw the Priest, along with everyone else, out if they are wearing sandals?

Some Priests and some Brothers wear sandals all of the time, I suppose they take them off when they go to bed but except for that, they wear them winter and summer and all in between, regardless of the weather.

There was also Someone awhile back that probably wore sandals quite often and probably even wore them to the Temple, does anyone think that He should have been looked down upon for that?

I am not sure but I think that it is written in the bible that we are “naked in the eyes of God”, so it could be our “inner clothing” as opposed to our “outer clothing” that catches the “Eye of God” and it is our “outer clothing” that catches the ‘eye of man (human)’.

 

[zab]

As far as wearing sandals to Mass, should we throw the Priest, along with everyone else, out if they are wearing sandals?

Some Priests and some Brothers wear sandals all of the time, I suppose they take them off when they go to bed but except for that, they wear them winter and summer and all in between, regardless of the weather.

There was also Someone awhile back that probably wore sandals quite often and probably even wore them to the Temple, does anyone think that He should have been looked down upon for that?

I am not sure but I think that it is written in the bible that we are “naked in the eyes of God”, so it could be our “inner clothing” as opposed to our “outer clothing” that catches the “Eye of God” and it is our “outer clothing” that catches the ‘eye of man (human)’.

And some people have been falsely accused, insulted , and unfairly judged on this thread. I am offended because I disagree with what you say so you must be rude and judgmental