why do catholics charge for all their services,baptisms,weddings ,communions and yes funeral masses ?

Answer 1

This is a misunderstanding. There is no charging for any masses. The 'collection' during the Offertory part of the mass is entirely voluntary and the amount and choice is private and up to the individual to contribute or not. The collection goes to the upkeep of the church and its activities. Sometimes there's a second collection for charity services and it is normal for an announcement to be made regarding the purpose - this again is also entirely voluntary.

Answer 2

First of all, we do not charge for "communions". Communion as we believe is the Body and Blood of Christ and we do not "charge for this". That would be bordering on if not blasphemy. And yes, we do give the priest performing the sacraments of Baptism, a Wedding or a Funeral an offering or stipend as a sign of gratitude for performing the sacrament for us. The amount depends usually on what the person can afford and it is not a gradiose amount! Do you pay a restaurant when you feed your body? Well, we offer a "stipend" when our soul is fed. The priest receives a very small amount from the diocese each month for personal expenses. The money that is given to him for performing a sacrament goes towards his support and, ALOT of the time, he uses the money to do good within his parish and not for self gain if he truly practices the virtue of poverty. You can't imagine the number of priests who will literally open their own wallet and give money to those in need because they are restricted from giving out money that is allocated through collections to causes and support of the parish. You really need to research Catholicism. Unfortunately, there is a lot of ignorance (because of various reasons) of Catholicism. Either as stated above, you need to read more on the faith (start with the new catechism) or, you have a "bone to pick".

Answer 3

Only Catholics are supposed to receive Communion in a Catholic Church. I don't know what would happen if a Non-Catholic went to Communion, the priest might not know because there would be many visitors, not from the parish who went to Communion. He could refuse to give you the Host if he knew you were not Catholic, but I guess some people go on if the priest does not know. I was once in a Catholic wedding and the non-catholic mother of the bride thought it was 'very rude' for non-Catholics not to get Communion and made that very clear to the wedding party and the priest.

Answer 4

Our Catholic Church does not charge for any of their services, no bill is ever presented, however it customary to make a donation to the Church for services you've received IF you want and if you can afford to. This takes place AFTER not prior to service rendered. There are no set rates for marriages, funerals, baptisms or the like when they take place at your own Parish, it's strictly up to you whether you make a donation or not. Should you request a Mass, there's also no charge though once again, any donations are appreciated.

I'm not sure of the protocol should you want to be married,etc. in a Parish other than your own though I'm sure it's pretty much the same.

Answer 5

I never in my whole life experienced the Catholic church forcing financial obligations to its parishioners. Priests and other church leaders are humans like you and me. When they are called into service in a certain occasion, they have to provide for their own attire, their food, their fare or their fuel and their time. It is just being realistic. Catholics are not bothered with this because Catholics understand that these church servicers also need something to provide for their personal needs like us. I just wonder why non Catholics are so bothered when the Catholics themselves are not. The church never oblige anyone to pay if they really cannot afford to. If you tell a priest that you have less money but you need to get married, I believe he will understand and probably waive the fee. But let us look at ourselves, we complain about fees because to us it looks unacceptable but have we ever considered the fact that they have human needs too? Who then will provide for them? those who give their hard earned pennies during mass offerings? The Catholic church requires no tithing, and what the church receives are all wholehearted donations from those who wants to give so I believe that it is just right that services should have fees.

Answer 6

There are two sides to every church. A business side and a spiritual side.
How would you feel if you helped cater a wedding at a church and did not get paid because the church didn't charge the couple who got married. You would complain that you worked for free.
I do child care at my church and get paid to do it. Other times I volunteer. I make the choice. Some churches do not charge for some things then they have to ask the congregation to cover costs. That's not fair either.
The church (or any business) should charge a reasonable amount for events esp if the building needs to be open that day.(lights, heat, air)
Just an opinion....

Answer 7

Catholics not only charges but,they also helps many poor people.So they keep a charge 4 all those services to make a fund and give it to the people who r not able to face even their daily needs like food and shelter.Catholics have many programmes like that.The people who belongs to each church maianly gets it.They also helps the children who are intelligent in studies,but who are financially backward.Ofcourse they spend some money 4 making Churches and 4 arranging some common programmes also.

Answer 8

It isn't just Catholics and they (all denominations) are not heartless they will help (I've had them waive fees for baptism and greatly decrease them for wedding). The things do cost money and the church (es) unlike everywhere else do not get money from the government to provide things, and upkeep for the buildings so they do have to charge something.

Answer 9

The quotes are not high (well, not here).... for example, my whole graduation mass was 50 bucks, and weddings are around the same prices, and sometimes when the priests see that the family has serious financial issues, they don't charge. They say is to finance the church's spendings, HOPE they're not lying.

Answer 10

One of the Largest Money making business's in the world. and they have a few law suits to take care of now. Organized Religion is about Money. From Muslims to Catholics to Protestants. and yes even Jews.