Vampire t-shirts at Mass

[CAROLOFTHEBELLS]

I don’t know if this is the correct place to start this thread. I understand that vampires are pretty popular with young people, due to some movies. What I don’t like is seeing a t-shirt worn by a teen/young person that says, “I Run With Vampires”. I have only seen this once, but it was right up front in the front row at the left side of the altar. The dad was sitting right next to him. It was Palm Sunday, to boot. It’s pretty a pretty disgusting or at least mentally distracting thing to see during the liturgy of the eurcharist. If I talk to the priest about it, can the church request a dress code in their bulletin regarding shirts with writing? With so much political correctness these days, I don’t know if that is done anymore.

 

[CAROLOFTHEBELLS]

I posted this in the Media Forum too, because I wasn’t sure where to post. But I think this is a better spot.

I understand that vampires are pretty popular with young people, due to some movies. What I don’t like is seeing a t-shirt worn by a teen/young person that says, “I Run With Vampires”. I have only seen this once, but it was right up front in the front row at the left side of the altar. The dad was sitting right next to him. It was Palm Sunday, to boot. It’s pretty a pretty disgusting or at least mentally distracting thing to see during the liturgy of the eurcharist. If I talk to the priest about it, can the church request a dress code in their bulletin regarding shirts with writing? With so much political correctness these days, I don’t know if that is done anymore.

 

[workingman]

I posted this in the Media Forum too, because I wasn’t sure where to post. But I think this is a better spot.

I understand that vampires are pretty popular with young people, due to some movies. What I don’t like is seeing a t-shirt worn by a teen/young person that says, “I Run With Vampires”. I have only seen this once, but it was right up front in the front row at the left side of the altar. The dad was sitting right next to him. It was Palm Sunday, to boot. It’s pretty a pretty disgusting or at least mentally distracting thing to see during the liturgy of the eurcharist. If I talk to the priest about it, can the church request a dress code in their bulletin regarding shirts with writing? With so much political correctness these days, I don’t know if that is done anymore.

I don’t know all the rules, but I find the dress in most churches not just the Catholic Church to be lack luster at best. What ever happened to putting on your Sunday best. I agree a dress code should be implimented, but how would one enforce it? Just slacks and a polo would be nice for a change. I guess I would bring it up to the priest.

 

[Orpheus2112]

As catholics, aren’t we all just vampires in some way? After all, we eat flesh and drink blood.

At least the kid is there. I sometimes wear my old Iron Maiden t-shirt to Mass.

At least I’m there.

 

[yellowbird]

I don’t think it’s appropriate, not because it mentions vampires (team Jacob!) but because it’s totally casual… but it seems to be typical based on the teens at my parish. Most kids wear tee’s with Hollister or Abercrombie written across the front. Alot also wear sports teams clothing. It looks to be the same stuff they’d wear to hang with friends or out at the mall.

I have a dress code for my kids: Collar shirt, no writing, no jeans. They complain but I don’t care.

 

[Blade_and_Blood]

It’s just a T-shirt. It shouldn’t distract you, but if it does, then go to a different seat.

Ironically Yours, Blade and Blood

 

[workingman]

QUOTE=yellowbird;5055095]I don’t think it’s appropriate, not because it mentions vampires (team Jacob!) but because it’s totally casual… but it seems to be typical based on the teens at my parish. Most kids wear tee’s with Hollister or Abercrombie written across the front. Alot also wear sports teams clothing. It looks to be the same stuff they’d wear to hang with friends or out at the mall.

I have a dress code for my kids: Collar shirt, no writing, no jeans. They complain but I don’t care.

:clapping: Nice to know that I am not the only one who imposes a dress code.

 

[mystified]

I don’t like them in or outside of the church, but that may just be the seasoned citizen in me.
However, they are immeasurably better than the T-shirt favored by man in my former parish that advertized a notorious topless/bottomless bar in the community. He wore it to Mass almost every Sunday

 

[Hopeful23]

Since I’m in college, the priest here tends to announce ever so often in casual conversation just after his homily that it’s nice of us to put in the extra effort to dress up to show God the respect he deserves but if we’re having trouble just getting there and show up in our everyday clothes then God bless and thanks for coming, but when you have the extra time then take it and make yourself presentable. He then goes on to instruct those who may not attend all too regularly the things the church requires for receiving the Eucharist. I think it’s a good idea to talk to your priest if you feel that it’s becoming too disrespectful and suggest him mentioning it just after his Homily or possibly have it announced before or after mass along with the announcements.

 

[T700]

I’d be happy if the guy at my parish who wore the “I drink, I drunk, I fall down” tee shirt and the cut off shorts would trade his clothes for a nice pair of jeans and a vampire shirt.

Paul

 

[PhilotheaZ]

I hate sitting behind any t-shirt with writing on the back when I am at Mass.

But what really disturbed me was sitting behind a man in church who was wearing a gun on his backside. Creepy. (And no, he was not a policeman in uniform.)

 

[Hiskid1973]

I’d be happy if the guy at my parish who wore the “I drink, I drunk, I fall down” tee shirt and the cut off shorts would trade his clothes for a nice pair of jeans and a vampire shirt.

Paul

pretty carefree attitude considering these verses…
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

 

[brigid12]

I don’t know if this is the correct place to start this thread. I understand that vampires are pretty popular with young people, due to some movies. What I don’t like is seeing a t-shirt worn by a teen/young person that says, “I Run With Vampires”. I have only seen this once, but it was right up front in the front row at the left side of the altar. The dad was sitting right next to him. It was Palm Sunday, to boot. It’s pretty a pretty disgusting or at least mentally distracting thing to see during the liturgy of the eurcharist. If I talk to the priest about it, can the church request a dress code in their bulletin regarding shirts with writing? With so much political correctness these days, I don’t know if that is done anymore.

:dts:
The vampire fad, according to a recently shown exorcist on The World Over, is going to cause the need for many more exorcists soon.

I don’t know what the priest can or will do, but if you do nothing, it seems to me, you’ll be cooperating with an evil.

 

[Bass]

our pastor can’t stand t-shirts with any artwork on it, especially the ones with words, he said its very distracting to him, especially the ones that have distasteful artwork. he is right, when my kids sit behind people like that they get carried away analyzing the art and miss half of the Mass. my favorite is slippers, shorts and tang-tops

 

[yellowbird]

:dts:
The vampire fad, according to a recently shown exorcist on The World Over, is going to cause the need for many more exorcists soon.

I don’t know what the priest can or will do, but if you do nothing, it seems to me, you’ll be cooperating with an evil.

Why did they think the “vampire fad” will cause the need for more exorcists?

Vampires aren’t real. The seem to be all the rage because of the Twilight books … which are are silly and totally harmless except they show a very sappy view of love … I’ve read them. Nobody reading those books could ever actually think that vampires are real unless they had serious mental health issues to begin with.

I excpect that next I’ll hear how the Harry Potter books caused the need for more exorcisims?

 

[KC91]

I try to dress the best I can when I go to Mass, sometimes wearing a suit with tie. People should not wear inappropriate T-Shirts and clothing to Mass.

 

[maryjk]

I don’t know all the rules, but I find the dress in most churches not just the Catholic Church to be lack luster at best. What ever happened to putting on your Sunday best. I agree a dress code should be implimented, but how would one enforce it? Just slacks and a polo would be nice for a change. I guess I would bring it up to the priest.

It would be really hard to enforce it. Some would not have the required clothes and then just might not show up for Mass. And if they did show up, how would tell them that they weren’t dressed properly?
(Think poor, elderly, etc.)

I have a dress code for my kids: Collar shirt, no writing, no jeans. They complain but I don’t care.

:clapping: Nice to know that I am not the only one who imposes a dress code.

I also impose a dress code for my son. But he is allowed to t-shirts. He has two he is allowed to wear. One is from VBS, where he was a helper and one is from the Confirmation retreat. He is receiving another one that he will wear, from my Mom for Confirmation. It has a dove and the gifts of the Holy Spirit on it. He tends to wear them when he serves as an Altar server. Having a collar shirt on, makes him hot when he is also wearing an alb. (Once he almost passed out. So it isn’t something he can offer up.)

 

[JanetF]

I draw the line at shorts, sweats, and non-religious t-shirts. DD has one with a cross and the word LIFEGUARD above the cross in large letters, and then below the cross it says “mine walks on water”…I love that shirt so much I bought one for myself!. She has quite a collection of these types of t-shirts…“Under the influence of the Holy Spirit”, “Jesus wants to put your name in his FAITH BOOK, will you say yes?”, etc. She’s not afraid to wear them at all, has even worn them to school (with a jacket in case there’s a problem which there never has been)

The dress code issue comes down to, I think, the example the parents set. If they wear jeans/t-shirts, then their kids will too. If they show respect and wear something a little nicer, then they could require the same of their children.

 

[FrCorey]

Jesus could show up today and enter your church and you would not let him stay. he would have long hair and beard bare feet and sandals and a long robe. maybe even acting a little crazy to see how you would act.
then after you ask him to go home and clean up and get some clothes on. he would go home, and tell the father that the children are still not ready yet. lets give them a few more of thier decades. and then try again.

 

[rayne89]

I don’t think it’s appropriate, not because it mentions vampires (team Jacob!) but because it’s totally casual… but it seems to be typical based on the teens at my parish. Most kids wear tee’s with Hollister or Abercrombie written across the front. Alot also wear sports teams clothing. It looks to be the same stuff they’d wear to hang with friends or out at the mall.

I have a dress code for my kids: Collar shirt, no writing, no jeans. They complain but I don’t care.

Team Jacob would be the werewolf, Team Edward is the Vampire…just sayin’
And no I would not allow my daughter to wear a vampire (or werewolf) shirt to Mass.