Thinking of attending Mass for the first time tomorrow Morning

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Hello and welcome to the forums,

Dress is usually more casual on weekdays, but I don’t think anyone will bite if you want to dress up. Just a friendly reminder though, one must be a catholic to receive Holy Communion (the Eucharistic Bread and Wine). I hope you enjoy the Holy Mass and grow spiritually.

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Welcome to the forum, Jeff. 🙂

I also wanted to pass along some information that I was thinking about, for someone that may be new to weekday Mass.

I would just sit in the back of the church at first, and see where your fellow parishioners sit at first, especially if your parish has a school with students that go to daily Mass during the school year.

The last parish that I attended had students that attended daily Mass, and the students sat in the first several rows of pews towards the front of the church, and the rest of the parishioners sat in the other pews, towards the back and the sides of the church.

When I first started attending there and was a new parishioner, someone was kind enough to tell me this, so that I would know where to sit, myself.

Not every parish that I attended had students that attended daily Mass every day, but at least you will know where to sit if the students are there, when you go to Mass during the week. 🙂
 
God’s rich blessings and grace be poured out to you our dear brother in Christ so that you might see and understand the fullness of the Christian faith in the Catholic Church which I as a convert found after 3 years of study. May I recommend some books to you to help you: Rome Sweet Home and The Lamb’s Supper both by Scott Hahn. (there are so many others also!) If you get Catholic Radio check out the Catholic Answers programs with call in questions. Tim Staples who is a former Evangelical would also be a great resource to read or listen to. If you are more phylisophical read Peter Kreeft (my personal favorite) and for Early Church writers St. Augustine is awesome.

My love and prayers,
mlz
 
Jeffcbone said:
Is it okay to approach the priest after with any questions? I’m only asking because I know in the baptist church I used to attend it was very informal and you could approach him at any time and ask any questions you had or prayer request etc. sorry I’m sure I’m looking too much into this but I dont want to make a bad first impression.
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Sure, after mass just approach him and tell him you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. That’s the best way to start.
 
I know, I was just wondering the same thing…maybe he’ll log on tonight.
 
eightydeuce82 said:
I beg to differ
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Oh dear.
If the Holy Spirit is leading a person to the Church for the first time…now is not the time for any of us to discourage or “school” him on what people think is appropriate dress.

Christ is awaiting his arrival at His house. Let’s be kind, and welcoming. Like Christ.
 
pianistclare said:
Oh dear.
If the Holy Spirit is leading a person to the Church for the first time…now is not the time for any of us to discourage or “school” him on what people think is appropriate dress.

Christ is awaiting his arrival at His house. Let’s be kind, and welcoming. Like Christ.
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Clare for the win, as usual! 👍
 
That’s wonderful!!!

Yes, please definitely attend as often as you can! 🙂 Casual, clean clothes are fine. The priest will be more than happy to talk to you about whatever you like. It’s entirely normal to discuss any thoughts you have either informally after Mass or in a scheduled appointment with a priest.

Please feel free to post any musings you have. I’d be delighted to chat with you and offer support as you discern your faith.

Welcome!
 
pianistclare said:
Oh dear.
If the Holy Spirit is leading a person to the Church for the first time…now is not the time for any of us to discourage or “school” him on what people think is appropriate dress.

Christ is awaiting his arrival at His house. Let’s be kind, and welcoming. Like Christ.
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The OP did give two choices for attire (jeans or brown slacks). They also come from a Baptist background; which would uplift the wedding feast parable. (Mathew 22:12) Catholics like to use “outward signs of inner grace” to describe the seven sacraments. I argue that the attire should be an outward sign of their inner grace they wish to uplift to God.

Without a doubt, attire is significant in the way we should worship. We should dress as if we are going to a wedding and a funeral; inside and out.
 
Giggly_Giraffe said:
The OP did give two choices for attire (jeans or brown slacks). They also come from a Baptist background; which would uplift the wedding feast parable. (Mathew 22:12) Catholics like to use “outward signs of inner grace” to describe the seven sacraments. I argue that the attire should be an outward sign of their inner grace they wish to uplift to God.

Without a doubt, attire is significant in the way we should worship. We should dress as if we are going to a wedding and a funeral; inside and out.
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The “outward sign” is being hands and feet of Christ. Who at times, was dirty, homeless, and had no place to lay His head.
 
pianistclare said:
The “outward sign” is being hands and feet of Christ. Who at times, was dirty, homeless, and had no place to lay His head.
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I would imagine, though, that He made Himself at least look presentable when He taught in the Temple. But I could be wrong.
 
There’s another thread about Mass attire, folks. Let’s keep this one free from that debate so our new friend can receive support and ask questions.
 
I have been attending for the last 2 months. I have a bit of a problem understanding what the priest is saying (language problem), but the emotion is easily recognizable. It will be 2 years before I can fully participate. It is a little disheartening that it will take so long, but I’m sure there is a reason for it. Without a friend prompting me, i would be hopelessly lost trying to follow the Mass.
 
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