Pentecostal memorial service

[newcalling]

So, I don’t know if I will be able to find a ride because it is six hours drive from here, but my mom’s memorial service is at a “Four Square” church. I am a recent convert to the Catholic church. At one point I was Pentecostal, the “Open Bible” denomination. I recall that the Four Square church near me was also Pentecostal. I’m not sure how I feel about going to a service at a church like that, but I will go if I can find a ride because it is my mother. None of my immediate family are Catholic, so it’s understandable.

Any advice? I wear a few sacramentals, and I will definitely wear them to the service. I just hope that they have enough respect to not try to convert me. The Pentecostal church I used to attend saw every opportunity as one to preach, and they particularly hated the Catholic church. Prayers, wisdom, knowledge, and advice are greatly appreciated. I won’t be violating some canon law by attending will I? I would hate to have that conflict because, well, it’s for my mother. I did already ask my parish to say a mass for her, but I would still like to have the memorial service with my family. Thank you for your wisdom, knowledge and prayers.

 

[JohnGerard]

So, I don’t know if I will be able to find a ride because it is six hours drive from here, but my mom’s memorial service is at a “Four Square” church. I am a recent convert to the Catholic church. At one point I was Pentecostal, the “Open Bible” denomination. I recall that the Four Square church near me was also Pentecostal. I’m not sure how I feel about going to a service at a church like that, but I will go if I can find a ride because it is my mother. None of my immediate family are Catholic, so it’s understandable.

Any advice? I wear a few sacramentals, and I will definitely wear them to the service. I just hope that they have enough respect to not try to convert me. The Pentecostal church I used to attend saw every opportunity as one to preach, and they particularly hated the Catholic church. Prayers, wisdom, knowledge, and advice are greatly appreciated. I won’t be violating some canon law by attending will I? I would hate to have that conflict because, well, it’s for my mother. I did already ask my parish to say a mass for her, but I would still like to have the memorial service with my family. Thank you for your wisdom, knowledge and prayers.

Hey newcalling,

I am sorry for the passing of your mother.

You are free to go to the service at the Four Square church and be with your family. There is nothing that I know of in canon law that prohibits that. So you can relax about that part of it.

If anyone says anything to you at all about converting, or the sacramentals you wear (I doubt anyone would at a memorial service)…but if they do, I think I’d recommend you just kindly say something like, “Thanks for your concern but my mind is on my mother and my family right now and I just really want to focus on them.”

 

[Bonnie]

My parents attended a Foursquare church for many years. At the funeral everyone was very nice - no attempts at conversion. Had anyone tried, I might have said, Been there, done that.

The minister was especially nice. He came to see mom a couple of times before she died, and afterwards he came to the house to help us plan her memorial. I’m sure he knew that I was Catholic & my sisters didn’t (& still don’t) attend any church, but he made no mention of it.

 

[pianistclare]

My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in eternal peace.
Go to the service…take a taxi if you have to.
Be at peace.
People of all faiths recognize that there is a time for grieving.
Be not afraid.

 

[z_0101]

Hey newcalling,

I am sorry for the passing of your mother.

You are free to go to the service at the Four Square church and be with your family. There is nothing that I know of in canon law that prohibits that. So you can relax about that part of it.

If anyone says anything to you at all about converting, or the sacramentals you wear (I doubt anyone would at a memorial service)…but if they do, I think I’d recommend you just kindly say something like, “Thanks for your concern but my mind is on my mother and my family right now and I just really want to focus on them.”

My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in eternal peace.
Go to the service…take a taxi if you have to.
Be at peace.
People of all faiths recognize that there is a time for grieving.
Be not afraid.

What they said^^^

Normally I would pray Evening prayers about now; however, tonight for the repose your Mother’s soul: Office of the Dead

And The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

 

[newcalling]

My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in eternal peace.
Go to the service…take a taxi if you have to.
Be at peace.
People of all faiths recognize that there is a time for grieving.
Be not afraid.

Thank you, to you and everyone who offered condolensces. Hopefully my godfather will be at mass tomorrow and will know someone who can take me. My brother even offered to pay for some of the gasoline. I don’t know if a taxi is doable, but I have to find some way. She was mom.

 

[newcalling]

What they said^^^

Normally I would pray Evening prayers about now; however, tonight for the repose your Mother’s soul: Office of the Dead

And The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

How incredibly awesome of you. Thank you so much for dedicating some of your prayer time for my mother. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate it.

 

[newcalling]

Thank you to everyone who offered prayers, condolensces and advice. I feel less nervous about going now. I just have to find a way to get there. On a related note, a friend of mine who is visiting a convent in Spain had a mass said for her there as well. I found out by e-mail this evening. Thank you again for everything.