Passover is the holiday where thanks is given to God for passing over our decendants house that night. thanks is given becuz if God hadn't passed over our house we wouldn't be here now.
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Yom Kipper is the holiday where you fast and ask repentence for your sins for the current year. it doesn't mean that you only ask for forgiveness once a year, it's a holiday to remind us to ask for forgiveness all the days of the year.
as a Catholic, would i still be able to celebrate these holidays.
2006-11-12 06:39:42 · 15 answers · asked by Christ Follower 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i am not jewish, i am a lutheran.
2006-11-12 06:46:08 · update #1
I can't think of any reason why not. There is nothing un-Christian about the traditions of the older siblings, the Jewish people.
Many families where one spouse is Jewish and the other is Catholic celebrate the holy days of both religions.
If you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask about information about their RCIA Inquiry group.
You can go and ask any questions you want.
This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you can stop at any time.
There is no obligation to become a Catholic.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-11-12 14:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I thought Catholics celebrated Passover. My grandmother, who is hardcore Catholic, has mentioned passover before. But I'm not so sure about Yom Kipper. I wonder if the Catholics have something similar to it? You might check.
Even if they don't - I honestly don't see why you can't still practice these things on your own if they mean that much to you. I know there will be people who smite me for saying this - but your relationship with God is your own. If these practices bring you closer to him and help you on your spiritual path, they certainly have a place in your belief system. IMO, there is nothing wrong with having a personal belief system and private religious practices that combines practices from several faiths.
I know a lot of people who do this (combine practices from several faiths or denominations). As long as those practices have meaning to you, that's what's important.
You also might find, after you've become Catholic, that they have similar practices (by different names) and/or that you no longer need these practices because a different practice has taken its place and holds even more meaning for you.
2006-11-12 06:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I see you are Jewish and I love the fact that you accept Jesus as the Messiah. Please go to http://www.jewishvoice.org/ I remember him talking about celebrating Jewish holidays
@ below post... No I'm not Catholic but I know that pope john did a thing where he asked everyone to pray for forgiveness for the chruchs treatment of Jews....
@ Greg I agree demonations will not save you. Always read your Bible and make sure the Church you are going too follows it..
2006-11-12 06:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by jack 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do not understand your wanting to be a Catholic, with their feeling toward Jews. I could not do it to my people.
There is nothing wrong with observing these Jewish holidays. Many Christian churches are now doing it. However, once you convert, do not call yourself a Jew anymore. You can only be one religion at a time. You will then be a Christian.
Oh-and the Messianic Jews--------Jews for Jesus, and such. They are using false means to trick Jews into becoming Christians. Christians nor Jews have much use for them. They do not accept you cannot be a Jew and a Christian at the same time.
2006-11-12 06:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you Jewish? If so why Catholic? Doctrinally Catholics despise Jews.
Check out a local Messianic Congregation. They celebrate both Christ and the passover. You maintain your Jewish heritage and also celebrate Christ and the grace God gave through His son.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-12 06:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ray G 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would encourage you to delve a bit deeper into your Jewish faith and analyze the characteristics that the Messiah is supposed to embody, and that Jesus did not fulfill. Here is a link to a classical Rabbinic text from the 16th century on why Jews do not accept Jesus to be the Messiah of the Jewish people.
http://faithstrengthened.org/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Drishat Shalom
P.S. - No, you would not be able to celebrate the holidays.
2006-11-12 06:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by opher777 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It seems to me that you recognize what the Rabbis have taught for generations: If you are born a Jew, you are always a Jew. You have a historic, natonal and spiritual bond to your people and their traditions.
No matter what you call yourself, you will always be able to celebrate your Judaism
2006-11-12 06:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Kalech 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a devil worshipper. However I would like to attend church on sundays to worship God. The rest of the week I devote to the eternal powers of the cloven hoofed prince of darkness.
This should be alright, no?
2006-11-12 06:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by Pastor Sauce 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
demonations my friend,nor cercmonies,decide.ye must b born again,and b led by the living sprit of God that dwells within us.ake Him only in prayer,Hell tell u what u should do
2006-11-12 06:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are not Jewish, there is no reason for you to celebrate Jewish holidays.
Judaism and Christianity do not mix, as they are diametrically opposed.
2006-11-12 07:36:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋