i am catholic and i was baptized early in my life. the problem is that i never got first communion. i go to church only like once a year for christmas eve and its very embarrasing when everyone goes up to get the bread and wine while i just sit there. i feel like now that i am grown, i am growing farther apart from God. i want to stay close to God and keep the lord by my side. so i have been thinking about getting a cross necklace, platinum with invisible set diamonds. is it ok for me to wear it? also, do a lot of people wear cross necklace when they arent even religous?
2006-12-05 17:42:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God doesnt care if ur cross has a zillion diamonds. yea a lot of people wear them just to wear them, or because they like them...but religious people wear them as a reminder of what Jesus did for us. talk to a priest about receiving your 1st communion. i didnt become catholic until i was in 7th grade
2006-12-05 17:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One needs not to have received their First Communion before they can wear a cross necklace.
This feeling of growing farther apart is God's way of showing you how you can keep Him by your side. Seek reception of your First Communion, and then begin the very spiritually healthy habit of attending mass (thus receiving holy communion) on a weekly basis.
It's okay for you to wear the cross necklace of your choice, even if you are not that active in the faith. However, you need to know that it's meaning will be minimal unless you do become more active by,say, attending mass once of week.
Seek reception of the Lord's Sacraments, then you will be close to God.
2006-12-06 00:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course you can. Better yet why don't you go talk to the priest or just call the church and tell them that you want to learn more about the Church. They have classes that you can take with other people that are seekers. It doesn't cost anything and you will not be pressured to join. But that way you can explore some ideas, and maybe actually have your confirmation and first communion.
2006-12-05 17:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be true to yourself. Just go to the confession booth and tell the priest that you have not recieved your first communion. It is not a sin that you have not received yours. You have not grown apart from God, he is in you always. So go ahead wear that nice necklace. Some people wear the cross for protection even though they are not religious.
2006-12-05 17:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by Alastair S911 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is proper for you to wear a cross if you try to live up to what it means.
If you are interested in receiving your First Communion 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.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-12-06 16:30:31 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics will wear cruxifixes and crosses. Christians will generally wear only crosses, but some will wear a cruxifix. Non-Christians can wear anything they want, only there's no meaning behind them. Forgive others as I have forgiven you.
2016-05-22 23:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear whatever you want. There's no laws or rules in the Church that says you can't wear a cross just because you've never partaken of the Eucharist.
Your other question: Sure, lots of non-religious people wear religious jewelry. I guess it's fashionable or something.
2006-12-05 17:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by sirtitus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can use that money to give alms then go repent why don't you just get your communion... and why would you care those who are going to communion should not be going if theyre going to judge. I don't think a cross necklace will bring you closer to God.
2006-12-05 17:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not Catholic, but hopefully I can help. Many Catholic churches have classes for adults who want to convert, usually because they are going to marry another Catholic. I am sure they will not turn you away.
As for crosses, non-Christians generally do not wear them, because they symbolize a religion that we do not believe in. Christians wear it as a symbol of their faith. If you are a Christian, you can wear it, whether you go to church regularly or not.
2006-12-05 17:48:56 · answer #9 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can! If you believe in Jesus as the Son of God, and honor his sacrifice, then you can certainly wear a cross or crucifix. To me, respect is key.
2006-12-05 17:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋