Should people not in communion with rome still genuflect when in catholic church?

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Since the OP identifies as “considering Catholicism,” my hunch is she has or is thinking about attending Mass and simply wants to know if it’s okay if she genuflects and/or blesses herself with holy water.

The answer is yes, it’s quite alright if you do either or both if you wish.
 
felsguy said:
Meanwhile, back at the ranch (young folks, Wikipedia explains this phrase nicely):)…

Since the OP identifies as “considering Catholicism,” my hunch is she has or is thinking about attending Mass and simply wants to know if it’s okay if she genuflects and/or blesses herself with holy water.

The answer is yes, it’s quite alright if you do either or both if you wish.
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My local Catholic cathedral held an ecumenical service recently (just last year for the year of faith) and there was many non Catholics present. It was quite obvious who they were as they did not genuflect or make the sign of the cross. It is just not part of their tradition and probably would not feel comfortable doing this. I was just glad they came along to praise God with us during the year of faith.
 
As an RCIA candidate, I do genuflect and no one has complained about me doing this so far.

I assumed it would be encouraged if anything.
 
Francis_C said:
My local Catholic cathedral held an ecumenical service recently (just last year for the year of faith) and there was many non Catholics present. It was quite obvious who they were as they did not genuflect or make the sign of the cross. It is just not part of their tradition and probably would not feel comfortable doing this. I was just glad they came along to praise God with us during the year of faith.
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I’ve been told that when ecumenical services are held in a Catholic Church, the Sacrament is removed from the tabernacle and taken elsewhere. If this is true, then isn’t the proper response to not genuflect?
 
Brandon_Cal said:
I’ve been told that when ecumenical services are held in a Catholic Church, the Sacrament is removed from the tabernacle and taken elsewhere. If this is true, then isn’t the proper response to not genuflect?
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The Blessed Sacrament isn’t removed on our parish, at least.
 
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I’ve been told that when ecumenical services are held in a Catholic Church, the Sacrament is removed from the tabernacle and taken elsewhere. If this is true, then isn’t the proper response to not genuflect?
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This actually never occurred to me, I can’t remember if the sanctuary candle was alight or not, which would indicate if the Blessed Sacrament was present. My parish priest also took part in the service I’ll be able to ask him next time I see him.
 
miyuki said:
Should they genuflect to the alter and use the holy water in a roman catholic church if they arent themselves in communion with rome?
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Well, when I was going through RCIA years ago, I still genuflected before I was received into the Church. That said, if you’re talking about those who have no immediate intention of becoming Catholic, then I’m not sure. My hope is that they would, but I guess we can’t force them.
 
I think all should genuflect to the tabernacle no matter what religion they are. Even if they don’t believe Jesus is there, he is.

To me it would just be a matter of common courtesy.
 
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