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WhiteDove
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"Preach the gospel at all times, use words if necessary" ~St. Francis
What do Protestant denominations do well that we as Catholics can learn from?
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Faustina
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As a convert married to a cradle Catholic, there are a few things I have noticed.
First of all, I am extremely blessed in my Parish. My parish is very old, for our area ( I live in the Bible Belt and our parish will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary) and the Pastor while ordained during Vatican II is very black and white regarding the faith. He himself converted when he was 8 years old. He is from our area and has a lot of family here.
When I went thru RCIA, and was learning more about the faith, one the things that came out is, our CCD classes are held on Sunday morning. While the kids are in CCD, the Adults also have a CCD of their own, in which we discuss doctrines, the Bible, how Catholic doctrine applies today, etc. Also in our parish are a couple of local politicans, and they will meet and speak about keeping the faith while serving the people. My husband even asks me about the doctrines and why things are in the Catholic Church. He tells me he was never taught the things I was taught. The small town he grew up in, did not have a Catholic Church and they had to drive an hour and a half to the newest Catholic Church.
Our priest are not lukewarm, but very much on fire about Christ, the sacred traditions and the Pope.
The only problem I have about our parish, is our youth. There are not many youth oriented happenings in our parish. I for one would like to have a childrens church in which the reading and the homily is discussed with the children on a childrens level. Coming from a Methodist background, our minister would have the childrens sermon, in which the young kids would come to the front and the minister would talk about the sermon in kid terms. Some of the adults got as much if not more out of the Childrens sermon than they did their own.
I would also like to see a youth choir in our parish.
But the one thing that I would have to say is the most important change is feeling welcomed at the church. When I first started to attend Mass, not one person said boo to me. The priest saw that I was a new person and said welcome to me, but the rest of the mass did not. I wasn’t sure if I was welcomed or not.
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Sid
First of all, I am extremely blessed in my Parish. My parish is very old, for our area ( I live in the Bible Belt and our parish will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary) and the Pastor while ordained during Vatican II is very black and white regarding the faith. He himself converted when he was 8 years old. He is from our area and has a lot of family here.
When I went thru RCIA, and was learning more about the faith, one the things that came out is, our CCD classes are held on Sunday morning. While the kids are in CCD, the Adults also have a CCD of their own, in which we discuss doctrines, the Bible, how Catholic doctrine applies today, etc. Also in our parish are a couple of local politicans, and they will meet and speak about keeping the faith while serving the people. My husband even asks me about the doctrines and why things are in the Catholic Church. He tells me he was never taught the things I was taught. The small town he grew up in, did not have a Catholic Church and they had to drive an hour and a half to the newest Catholic Church.
Our priest are not lukewarm, but very much on fire about Christ, the sacred traditions and the Pope.
The only problem I have about our parish, is our youth. There are not many youth oriented happenings in our parish. I for one would like to have a childrens church in which the reading and the homily is discussed with the children on a childrens level. Coming from a Methodist background, our minister would have the childrens sermon, in which the young kids would come to the front and the minister would talk about the sermon in kid terms. Some of the adults got as much if not more out of the Childrens sermon than they did their own.
I would also like to see a youth choir in our parish.
But the one thing that I would have to say is the most important change is feeling welcomed at the church. When I first started to attend Mass, not one person said boo to me. The priest saw that I was a new person and said welcome to me, but the rest of the mass did not. I wasn’t sure if I was welcomed or not.
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WhiteDove
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I wonder why Catholics are so unfriendly? I’ve noticed that tendency as well. What is the reason? It seems to be a part of Catholic culture, I’m curious as to it’s origins. Any theories. anyone?
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dalonia
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Indeed!
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mango_2003
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Kevin Cassidy:
I played in the bell choir at the church I visit regularly for two years and absolutely loved it (had to quit when I left for school). Beautiful form of worship.
~mango~
Yes…yes they are. I’m actually quite surprised “you guys” (Roman Catholics) don’t use them.
I played in the bell choir at the church I visit regularly for two years and absolutely loved it (had to quit when I left for school). Beautiful form of worship.
~mango~
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chemcatholic
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Area Man said:
Actually, all people can “participate” in Communion. If you’re not in full Communion with the Church, you can still go up in the Communion line and receive a blessing from the Eucharistic Minister (you fold each arm so your hands are touching opposite shoulders). Unfortunately, I don’t think this is practiced much.
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agname
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It’s because so many of us are on the Atkins diet…high protein…low carbs = grumpy.
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CD4
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<<<It’s because so many of us are on the Atkins diet…high protein…low carbs = grumpy.>>>
**Just a side note here…I had a heart attack on January 6, 2002, and my doctor is convinced that the Atkins diet had a great deal to do with it. In fact, one of my cardiac nurses told my daughter that it was not unusual to see Atkins on the CCU. **
Although my total cholesterol was Ok…144…the numbers were not right…high bad c., and high tryglycerides…So…all of you out there who are on the Atkins diet…BEWARE…One guy, who had a heart attack after being on the diet is actually suing Atkins…I’m not inclined to do that kind of thing, but I do like to give people a heads up…Sure, you will lose weight…You will lose weight if you take any particular nutrient out of your diet…The body has to make up for it somehow, so the weight goes…
God intended us to eat a balance diet…If you do worry about carbs, eat foods made of whole grains, instead of white flour…Whole wheat pasta is wonderful, and the breads are so good.
Sorry for the soapbox…
**Just a side note here…I had a heart attack on January 6, 2002, and my doctor is convinced that the Atkins diet had a great deal to do with it. In fact, one of my cardiac nurses told my daughter that it was not unusual to see Atkins on the CCU. **
Although my total cholesterol was Ok…144…the numbers were not right…high bad c., and high tryglycerides…So…all of you out there who are on the Atkins diet…BEWARE…One guy, who had a heart attack after being on the diet is actually suing Atkins…I’m not inclined to do that kind of thing, but I do like to give people a heads up…Sure, you will lose weight…You will lose weight if you take any particular nutrient out of your diet…The body has to make up for it somehow, so the weight goes…
God intended us to eat a balance diet…If you do worry about carbs, eat foods made of whole grains, instead of white flour…Whole wheat pasta is wonderful, and the breads are so good.
Sorry for the soapbox…
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Smack Daddy:
I, too, grew up with good singing and preaching. I think it’s one reason I occasionally attend church with my husband…Evangelical Non-Denominational…I do enjoy the singing and preaching…
OTOH, we Catholics do the Eucharist better than anyone else! And, that’s the core of our faith…It’s what keeps me Catholic…I cannot do without it…No amount of good singing or preaching can make up for its absence…And I love that singing and preaching!
I, too, grew up with good singing and preaching. I think it’s one reason I occasionally attend church with my husband…Evangelical Non-Denominational…I do enjoy the singing and preaching…
OTOH, we Catholics do the Eucharist better than anyone else! And, that’s the core of our faith…It’s what keeps me Catholic…I cannot do without it…No amount of good singing or preaching can make up for its absence…And I love that singing and preaching!
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iguana27
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I was told that this was “old school” and incorrect and not actually supposed to be practiced anymore. I was told that it was never officially taught.
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iguana27
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We need Bible Study and adult faith formation. I believe that attendance and satisfaction with the church will be better the more that the parishioners know.
If all the Catholics knew the great treasure that they had in the Church, fewer would leave. If more Protestants knew the riches of the Catholic Church, more would become Catholic.
Who’s going to tell them? Not the Archbishop… We the laity are responsible for evangelizing our neighbors.
If all the Catholics knew the great treasure that they had in the Church, fewer would leave. If more Protestants knew the riches of the Catholic Church, more would become Catholic.
Who’s going to tell them? Not the Archbishop… We the laity are responsible for evangelizing our neighbors.
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SpiritualSon
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I know the Catholic and Protestant Church agrees on the trinity of three Divine persons before creation,and that the son of God was sent from this trinity to redeem us, but this is an error,and of itself falls to the ground when it is consider that God is One.
Below are passage in the Old Testament that contradicts the trinity before creation:
**Thus spoke Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah Zebaoth, I am the first and the last, and there is no God beside me. Isa. 44:6. **
The same God as a Man under the Holy Name of Jesus Christ,had said the samething in Revelation.
**When John saw the Son of man in the midst of the seven lamp stands, he fell at His feet as dead; but He laid His right hand upon him, saying, I am the first and the **last (Rev. 1:13, 17; 2:8; 21:6).
****Am not I Jehovah, and there is no God else beside Me, a just God and a Saviour, there is none beside Me (Isa. 45:21, 22). ****
The Son God means Jehovah God’s Divine Human under the name Jesus Christ. In John "He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father."
**Whose in error here,Jehovah God or the church.?
Harry
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Below are passage in the Old Testament that contradicts the trinity before creation:
**Thus spoke Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah Zebaoth, I am the first and the last, and there is no God beside me. Isa. 44:6. **
The same God as a Man under the Holy Name of Jesus Christ,had said the samething in Revelation.
**When John saw the Son of man in the midst of the seven lamp stands, he fell at His feet as dead; but He laid His right hand upon him, saying, I am the first and the **last (Rev. 1:13, 17; 2:8; 21:6).
****Am not I Jehovah, and there is no God else beside Me, a just God and a Saviour, there is none beside Me (Isa. 45:21, 22). ****
The Son God means Jehovah God’s Divine Human under the name Jesus Christ. In John "He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father."
**Whose in error here,Jehovah God or the church.?
Harry
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CD4
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This way of receiving a blessing and “participating” is still in use…It is an old practice, but not out of use.
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mango_2003
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Question.
If I were to do this in a Mass, would the Priest know what I was doing? One of my friends suggested that I do this during the Ash Wed. service that I went to.
I just chose to sit down.
~mango~
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CD4
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**Yes…He will know what you are doing, and what to do.
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buffalo
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Focus on the Family - how I wish Dobson would convert to Catholism.
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Lance
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I totally disagree, I think most Catholics leave because of several reasons. 1. The Mass is long and boring. When Mass last over 1hr 20min the priest should at least try to make his homily interesting, I have attended algebra classes that were more interesting than most of the homilies at our parish. 2. The priest are unavailable(too busy) to talk to you about your problems. When my son was on drugs I was told that he was not equiped to deal with that but if I ever wanted to discuss my faith to give him a call. My faith was being shaken to it’s foundations and he could not see it. I got though it with prayer and a lot of suport from friends(most of whom are Catholic)but not much from my priest. My son is now clean and sober. 3. We do a poor job of traing our catachist so they in turn do a poor job of teaching the faith. Kids go through confirmation and still have very little idea about our faith. 4. We do not tend to be friendly to new comers, so they go where they feel welcome.
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Carl
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From what I can gather, the Protestants work far more vigorously at prison ministry than do Catholics. I volunteer at a Catholic prison ministry program and the men I work with have not seen a priest in over 6 months. I and others have urged the priest who is their designated pastor to visit them. The prisoners have sent him letters inviting him to celebrate Mass. He will not even answer their letters. Other volunteers at other prisons have shared with me the same frustration of priests unwilling to visit the prisoners assigned to them by their bishop.
Is this a trend everywhere, or just our diocese?
Is this a trend everywhere, or just our diocese?
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Brendan
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Well the Lutherans seem to have better donuts at their socials. Other than that, I can’t think of much 
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Richard_Lamb
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Thanks…I am still growing in my understanding of that fullness myself…:bowdown:RICHARD,Im glad to see some RCC members see it as you do. Let us pray together that all will come into the fulness of Truth.
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