Not allowed Crucifix at work

[Nelka]

I am not allowed to wear my crucifix around my neck at work.
Unfortunately it is a blanket rule on jewellery of any kind as I work around food.

They did not say anything specific, they only saw the chain but I can’t wear it now.

What can I do with it?

I do not want to carry it in my pocket, I want it on me, can’t wear around my wrist either but all other body parts are covered up.

Thanks.

 

[sawman]

Find a job where you can wear your crucifix. Then quit your present position.

 

[His_Daughter]

do you wear a scapular? maybe you could attack the crucifix to that… would they still have a problem then?

 

[ElizabethPH]

There is probably a good reason why they do that. And it has nothing to do with that it’s a crucifix. You might get away with a scapular, afterall it’s not jewelry; they may think of it as like jewelry though, it is about having stuff fall off and into machinery or food so it makes sense that they don’t allow it. At least I am assuming it is a position where wearing jewelry may be a hazard; such as in a factory or a place where food is processed. If you aren’t allowed jewelry then attaching it to the scapular isn’t wise.

 

[baltobetsy]

Pin it to an undergarment, near your heart. My father had several religious medals that he kept threaded on a safety pin and pinned it to his undershirt every day. If you are female, it could go where your bra strap attaches to the rest of the garment.

 

[IgnatiusDaughtr]

Are you female? When I used to do a lot of theater, I used to attach my necklace (which has a cross, and an angel charm) to the strap of my bra (I can say that here, right??? ). I would just tuck the charms into the cup, and I knew that I wouldn’t loose them in the dressing room, and I still had them with me the whole time. Even under a variety of costumes, no one could ever tell.

 

[JRKH]

I am not allowed to wear my crucifix around my neck at work.
Unfortunately it is a blanket rule on jewellery of any kind as I work around food.

They did not say anything specific, they only saw the chain but I can’t wear it now.

What can I do with it?

I do not want to carry it in my pocket, I want it on me, can’t wear around my wrist either but all other body parts are covered up.

Thanks.

Is there a problem is if it is worn “under clothing”? If not, just wear it inside your shirt. That is how I wear my “four-way” medal.

As to keeping it in a pocket. There is certainly nothing wrong with this. My Grandpa carried a cross in his pocket every day. There is even a prayer called the cross in my pocket.

I carry this cross in my pocket to remind me of who I can be.
If I take up my cross and follow wherever my Savior leads me

The cross is not there as a token, or a prize I can brag about.
It’s there as a personal reminder of something I can’t live without.

It reminds me of Jesus my Savior who died for me and now lives.
Each day I remember my new life and the blessings and gifts He gives.

I carry this cross in my pocket along with my money and keys.
I keep it close by to remind me of what’s most important to me.

This cross also is a reminder of the love that I feel in my heart
For all of my fellow believers, a family of which I’m a part.

So I carry a cross to remind me, that along with my family and home.
I take with me the love of Christ Jesus; with that I am never alone.

Amen.

 

[asia53]

When I was doing Nursing clinicals, we couldn’t wear necklaces. So I got a Pardon Crucifix, pinned it to the inside of my vest against my heart.

 

[MarianD]

Find a job where you can wear your crucifix. Then quit your present position.

It’s definitely not that serious. You shouldn’t quit your job because you’re not allowed to wear a crucifix. It isn’t like they’re asking the OP to burn an effigy of a Saint.

Like others said, find a way around it by attaching it somewhere.

 

[thistle]

I am not allowed to wear my crucifix around my neck at work.
Unfortunately it is a blanket rule on jewellery of any kind as I work around food.

They did not say anything specific, they only saw the chain but I can’t wear it now.

What can I do with it?

I do not want to carry it in my pocket, I want it on me, can’t wear around my wrist either but all other body parts are covered up.

Thanks.

Wear it to work and after work. During work simply keep it in your pocket.
What’s the big deal about that?

 

[Domnall]

Is there a problem is if it is worn “under clothing”? If not, just wear it inside your shirt. That is how I wear my “four-way” medal.

As to keeping it in a pocket. There is certainly nothing wrong with this. My Grandpa carried a cross in his pocket every day. There is even a prayer called the cross in my pocket.

I carry this cross in my pocket to remind me of who I can be.
If I take up my cross and follow wherever my Savior leads me

The cross is not there as a token, or a prize I can brag about.
It’s there as a personal reminder of something I can’t live without.

It reminds me of Jesus my Savior who died for me and now lives.
Each day I remember my new life and the blessings and gifts He gives.

I carry this cross in my pocket along with my money and keys.
I keep it close by to remind me of what’s most important to me.

This cross also is a reminder of the love that I feel in my heart
For all of my fellow believers, a family of which I’m a part.

So I carry a cross to remind me, that along with my family and home.
I take with me the love of Christ Jesus; with that I am never alone.

Amen.

That is a beautiful prayer. I may start carrying around a tiny crucifix for just that reason now

 

[LiveLovePray]

Yeah - I don’t thin they are targeting the “Crucifix” aspect of it.

 

[roveau]

I am not allowed to wear my crucifix around my neck at work.
Unfortunately it is a blanket rule on jewellery of any kind as I work around food.

They did not say anything specific, they only saw the chain but I can’t wear it now.

What can I do with it?

I do not want to carry it in my pocket, I want it on me, can’t wear around my wrist either but all other body parts are covered up.

Thanks.

The rule is part of the condition of your employment there, so you have no choice unless you want to get fired. Us Catholics are used to rules and obedience, so you could offer it up to the holy souls in Purgatory.

You can’t have exposed jewellery but you could pin your crucifix to the inside of your shirt or trousers. You could still wear it to or from work but at work you could safety-pin it to the inside of your clothes if you really felt you needed the crucifix on your person in a direct way.

 

[CB_Catholic]

The rule is part of the condition of your employment there, so you have no choice unless you want to get fired. Us Catholics are used to rules and obedience, so you could offer it up to the holy souls in Purgatory.

You can’t have exposed jewellery but you could pin your crucifix to the inside of your shirt or trousers. You could still wear it to or from work but at work you could safety-pin it to the inside of your clothes if you really felt you needed the crucifix on your person in a direct way.

Safety pins can and do become undone, presenting the same problem the employer is trying to avoid–things falling off and getting into the product or machinery. I think the pants pocket is the best answer. Pin it there, and if the pin becomes undone, the pin and the jewelry will just fall into the pocket (and prick you in the leg instead of a more delicate spot).

 

[puzzleannie]

I am not allowed to wear my crucifix around my neck at work.
Unfortunately it is a blanket rule on jewellery of any kind as I work around food.

They did not say anything specific, they only saw the chain but I can’t wear it now.

What can I do with it?

I do not want to carry it in my pocket, I want it on me, can’t wear around my wrist either but all other body parts are covered up.

Thanks.

you can obey the rule which is one of safety and hygiene, directed to all workers, does not target religious expression, and leave the article at home when you work.