No bells and no bowing at Mass?

[Rob2]

But the priest should not be doing that .

A priest should use hosts consecrated at that Mass .

 

[Rob2]

That occasion can arise , but it should be an exception to the rule .

 

[JohnLilburne]

From the Ceremonial of Bishops (which is an official liturgical book, isbn 0814618189), from chapter 4, General Norms:

“72. A deep bow is made to the altar by all who enter the sanctuary (chancel), leave it, or pass before the altar.”

From the General Instruction of the Roman Missal:

“150. A little before the Consecration, if appropriate, a minster rings a small bell as a signal to the faithful. The minister also rings the small bell at each elevation by the Priest, according to local custom.”

 

[Phemie]

hkgranados:

No, we can’t.

From the GIRM
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-wor...uction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-5.cfm
The Place for the Reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist

314. In accordance with the structure of each church and legitimate local customs, the Most Blessed Sacrament should be reserved in a tabernacle in a part of the church that is truly noble, prominent, conspicuous, worthily decorated, and suitable for prayer.[124]

The tabernacle should usually be the only one, be irremovable, be made of solid and inviolable material that is not transparent, and be locked in such a way that the danger of profanation is prevented to the greatest extent possible.[125] Moreover, it is appropriate that before it is put into liturgical use, the tabernacle be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual.[126]

315. It is more appropriate as a sign that on an altar on which Mass is celebrated there not be a tabernacle in which the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved.[127]

Consequently, it is preferable that the tabernacle be located, according to the judgment of the Diocesan Bishop:

a) either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of celebration, in a appropriate form and place, not excluding its being positioned on an old altar no longer used for celebration (cf. no. 303);

b) or even in some chapel suitable for the private adoration and prayer of the faithful[128] and organically connected to the church and readily noticeable by the Christian faithful.

316. In accordance with traditional custom, near the tabernacle a special lamp, fueled by oil or wax, should shine permanently to indicate the presence of Christ and honor it.[129]

317. In no way should any of the other things be forgotten which are prescribed by law concerning the reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist.[130]

It is reasonable for the faithful in a parish with the tabernacle hidden in a sacristy to ask that the Blessed Sacrament be reserved as soon as possible in a tabernacle with a prominent placement suitable for prayer.

That said, in my home parish church the sacristy had its own small altar with a tabernacle. It also had pews and daily Mass was celebrated there in the winter in order not to have to heat the whole church.

 

[dochawk]

Well believing in the actual body and blood of Jesus in the Eucharist is essential for her salvation.

Even so, the method is counter-productive.

My wife was a recent convert to Catholicism when I met her.

I refer to her upbringing a “generic flaky protestant”–these were those little places that weren’t organized enough to be “non-denominational” or low baptist or what-have-you–but I would never call her practice “fake”!

hawk

 

[EvangelistVictor]

refer to her upbringing a “generic flaky protestant”–these were those little places that weren’t organized enough to be “non-denominational” or low baptist or what-have-you–but I would never call her practice “fake”!

So, what would you call them then if its not authentic? Evangelicals use a cracker and grape punch.

 

[Maximilian75]

‘Thoroughly symbolic’ perhaps…?

 

[dochawk]

So, what would you call them then if its not authentic? Evangelicals use a cracker and grape punch.

As Maximillian suggested, symbol would be a good start.
“fake” is uncharitable (as well as inaccurate; they don’t claim it to be the Real Presence).

something about flies and vinegar seems to come to mind . . .

hawk

 

[EvangelistVictor]

Thoroughly symbolic’ perhaps…?

Well that’s what they say, but is not what Jesus taught. Guess I’m not the type to sugar coat things too much.

 

[Maximilian75]

as my boi @dochawk implied, IMO, it’s better to lean on the side of charity, especially in situations such as this