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[NewbieC78]

Hi Everyone thanks so much for answering my questions. So here’s another one:

What exactly are the Kights of Columbus and The Free Masons? Can you join both or either one? How do you join? What is the difference between the 2? I’ve tried googling but there is so much info and I just got confused (don’t know what is real and what is not).

Thanks

 

[1ke]

What exactly are the Kights of Columbus

The Knights are a Catholic lay organization that promote Catholic values and do Catholic charity work. Originally it was also an organization that provided insurance to Catholic families (Knights still offer insurance).

and The Free Masons?

masons are a non Catholic group and their beliefs are not compatible with Catholic teaching.

Can you join both or either one?

No. In fact Catholics are prohibited from joining the Masons because of their credo.

How do you join? What is the difference between the 2? I’ve tried googling but there is so much info and I just got confused (don’t know what is real and what is not).

If your local parish has a Knights, talk to them or contact your diocese for councils of Knights near you.

 

[mattp0625]

Hi Everyone thanks so much for answering my questions. So here’s another one:

What exactly are the Kights of Columbus and The Free Masons? Can you join both or either one? How do you join? What is the difference between the 2? I’ve tried googling but there is so much info and I just got confused (don’t know what is real and what is not).

Thanks

Catholics are not permitted to join the Masons. They are against the church.

The KoC are a group founded by a priest. They do good works, strengthen faith, and provide life insurance for poor families.

 

[jcrichton]

Don’t assume you can. Everyone receives a blessing after communion, from the priest. The communion line is for communion.

It became a practice that priests would bless the young children who walked or were carried alongside as their parents went to communion. Somewhere along the line adults who were not able to receive (for whatever reason) got the idea of getting in line too. Honestly, not entirely sure where people got this idea. But, in some places, priests actually invite (and in other places, tolerate) people coming up in the communion line who are not receiving communion, and some will indeed impart a blessing. But, this is not part of the Mass, but sometimes people do it anyway.

At a minimum I suggest you ASK your priest beforehand, so as not to be embarrassed if your parish is one that follows the mass guidelines and does not impart blessings in the communion line.

…I think it could be associated with the Mass for Catholic school children–not all of the students are from Catholic families–some are even non-Christians.

Maran atha!

Angel

 

[jcrichton]

Hi Everyone thanks so much for answering my questions. So here’s another one:

What exactly are the Kights of Columbus and The Free Masons? Can you join both or either one? How do you join? What is the difference between the 2? I’ve tried googling but there is so much info and I just got confused (don’t know what is real and what is not).

Thanks

Hi!
…free masons are not so free–they purport to be an organization that respects all beliefs system; just ‘come as you are’ average joe… well, they are anti-Catholic (roots) and once you “advance” to certain level… the gloves come off! You must subscribe to their view of existence (sort of Mormonism–‘we read the Bible’ changes to ‘the book of Mormons, right?’). A Catholic cannot be a mason (nor a genuine Catholic and politician, it appears).

The Knights of Columbus is actually a Catholic non-religious organization which is involved in both Church and community activities.

Maran atha!

Angel

 

[steve_b]

I was baptized as an infant but my family only went to church on the holidays (unless I was with my grandparents). So after going to a few different catholic churches on and off for many years (from moving and just life)I ended up back at my old catholic church that my family would attend periodically (which feels like home).

After meeting with my Fr. and Deacon*** I’ve decided that want to join the church (after attending weekly service for the past year and a half, ***reading the catechism and am in the process a 2nd time, doing daily prayer) and I am now going through the RCIA process.

1. WDC form the cross on their forehead, chin and heart (towards the beginning of service when talk about mark or luke I believe)?

That is done at the beginning of reading the gospel. It is an outside sign, to show that you want the gospel to always be on your mind, in your speaking, and in your heart.
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1. What do you suggest to do during mass. Since I can’t take communion I just sit toward the end of the isle and as people take communion I just stand there or quietly move out of the isle until my section is back. I’ve had a few members ask me why I don’t take it (since they’ve seen me attend service for a while). Is there anything I can do? It’s just awkward and I just can’t wait to participate.

If I’m understanding you correctly from the beginning of your post, you have been baptized in the Catholic Church. Thus you are already a Catholic. As such, all you have to do to receive the Eucharist is go to confession.

Must I go through RCIA to join the Church if I am already baptized?

That link will give you some good advice.