My parish has instituted a request that all attendees at Mass wear nametags. We have an increasing number of solos by the choir/cantor and performances by young children who ring bells to a melody. We have also had videos shown to us in the middle of the Mass. I increasingly feel as though it is about entertainment. I am overreacting?
2007-05-01 08:41:58 · 10 answers · asked by plainswalker 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, my Church has name tags, specially made ones and it is a good idea as sometimes you forget the persons name and don't want to keep repeating, sorry forgot your name
2007-05-01 08:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Angel Eyes 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can place a formal complaint to the Diocese and ask for a review of the practices. There is nothing in the liturgical practice approved by the USCCB that permit this type of behavior, and much less to give videos during the Mass is not recommended, at least not at all the Masses. The choir on the other hand as long as what they are singing is not against liturgical practice can be done how ever they see fit. Actually the choir part of your Mass sounds interesting and appealing, it is the name tag wearing and the videos that I have a problem with, again because I dont think it is liturgical in nature.
My first suggestion is to talk to the pastor of your church and see what his reasoning is.
God bless and good luck in this matter, I will pray for guidance and patience.
2007-05-01 15:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Perhaps I love you more 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
*Is Catholic*
No you are not over reacting. There should be no videos shown at Mass. That should be reported to the Bishop.
The nametags thing is quite obnoxious.
Everything else you will have to compare to the GIRM
http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/girm/index.shtml
If your parish is sliding towards Protestantism, you might want to find another parish unless you have the stomach to work for change at your current one.
2007-05-01 16:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not think you are overreacting. This seems improper to me as well. Actually the Latin Mass is a better form of worship because ALL the focus is on the TABERNACLE where it belongs. In the Latin Mass focus is not diverted to the priest or choir or any other person but Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle.
2007-05-01 15:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by cascioben 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No...you are not overreacting...that is horrible.
Mass is about the Eucharist. Mass is about receiving Christ...not about socializing and entertaining parishioners.
I would contact the local Bishop and/or Archdiocese about this. It is clearly out of line for the celebration of Mass. It is against the Church rules for the order of mass.
2007-05-01 15:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Misty 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like they are trying to compete with the mega churches and have a party instead of a sacred service. I'd sure be vocal with your priest and parish council about how you feel.
2007-05-01 15:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree. The Mass should be more of a spiritual celebration. leave the entertainment at the auditorium.
2007-05-01 15:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
no u r not n dont read silly answers because everything changes the churc services back then were vastly diff from them now n they r just going to keep changing caus this i s a changing world dont 4get that
we need more attention n atraction to keep this generation in church so if we dont it might be empty.
the devil uses diff. stratagies to attract his crowd everytime so we should use diff.to keep them occupied.
god never said it is against the law to do wat they r doing did he.
besides why r so many people droping to sleep in churches.do u think satan close their eyes>>>>>>>>>>>>.i dint think so.boredom is a bad way to keep people focuc especially on god.
2007-05-01 16:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by george 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I could accept (and have done) the name tags (helpful) and music (of a devotional type), but draw the line at videos!
2007-05-01 15:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by Malcolm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No...It's going down hill.
2007-05-01 15:44:56 · answer #10 · answered by Afi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋