This question is mainly for catholics, because they might know the answer. There was a funeral at a church a while back. The Knights of Columbs attened and so did women in Robes. So does the Catholic Church have a society for women too? And what is it call. I heard the name sacred sisters. Any input would help me.
2007-05-14 06:32:22 · 7 answers · asked by norielorie 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They do! I once belonged to the Legion of Mary, the woman's group in the Catholic church. The Legion of Mary is dedicated to volunteer work, prayers with the sick and elderly, and works in the church. We don't get snazzy uniforms or are as recognized, but pretty much each Catholic church either has a group or can make one.
As for wearing robes, I've only seen nuns do that. Also, the only Sacred Sisters I've ever heard of were orders of nuns.
http://www.sacredheartsisters.com/
There is also the Catholic Daughters of America, which is connected to the Knights of Columbus.
2007-05-15 02:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the KoC was created to compete with other fraternal groups. The strange ritual you're describing is absolutely NOTHING like a Masonic initiation. NOTES: A Catholic can ABSOLUTELY be a member of the fraternity; this was changed in 1983, when Canon 1374 ("One who joins an association which plots against the Church is to be punished with a just penalty; one who promotes or moderates such an association, however, is to be punished with an interdict") replaced Canon 2335 ("Those who join a Masonic sect or other societies of the same sort, which plot against the Church or against legitimate civil authority, incur ipso facto an excommunication simply reserved to the Holy See."). Some will say that the OPINION letter issued by the Office of the Inquisition (now called "Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith") trumps Canon Law, however they're incorrect. An opinion doesn't supercede the Canon Law that ALL Catholics are required to live by. - Nor is there ANY "universal belief" in Freemasonry that says that "all religions are equal." That is an untruth perpetuated by Christians (not just Catholics). Freemasons generally believe that a man's religion is his own. We do not talk about religion (or politics, for that matter) in Lodge. That tends to irk some of the Weekend Christian Warriors who believe that they're to testify to every person they meet and convert them from one perfectly good religion to their wacky religion. - Per Canon Law, a Catholic who is also a Freemason may receive the sacraments of the Church. There is absolutely no rule against it - regardless of what some well-meaning but ridiculously misinformed KoC dudes my say. I received the Sacraments today, in fact. And I plan on going to Church again (like I do every week) and receive them on Easter Sunday as well. - It is unfortunate that SOME Catholics do not understand their own religion, and insist on spreading lies about Freemasonry - a fraternity that they CLEARLY know nothing about. Freemasons don't spread lies about the Church. Guess that makes us better Catholics.
2016-05-17 23:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many Societies such as religious orders but the Knights of Columbus is not a religious order. It is like a club. We have the Altar Society, The Ladies Guild, The Saint Vincent De Paul Society. The list goes on and on.Perhaps you are thinking of the Columbiettes? They are the female version of the Knights of Columbus.
2007-05-15 00:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In OUR parish we have the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). This is a national organization. You are a member by virtue of being a Catholic woman, there are not any dues or fees for membership only that you attend when say a NEIGHBOR ask you to go to the women's meeting at church!!! There are other societies for the Catholic women that are not nuns but have devoted their lives to prayer and service to others. Too much info for this answer space!!! CALL ME AND I WILL EXPLAIN OR GET MY OTHER NEIGHBOR (the president of OUR local CCW) TO ANSWER ANY AND OR ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS!!!
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2007-05-14 07:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG there are so many societies within each Parish.
Each Parish usually creates what is needed for their community.
I'm part of the "St. Cecelia Circle" and we minister to a retirement facility by singing there monthly. There's a woman there who claims to be 96 years young and she just glows when she gets to sing with us. I'm also part of the Rosary Makers (this is co-ed) ... Our Priest has a "Black Thumb" and this has created a circle to take care of gardening needs ... we've got another group to polish the candles sticks ... and hold women's day of recollections ...
In short, if the Church (meaning people in the church) feels the need for fellowship, WE can create this with guidance from the Priest.
2007-05-14 06:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nuns.
There are lots of organizations with in the church with women. But usually if they are in robes, they are nuns.
2007-05-14 06:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm,,
All I know is the Daughters of Isabella..
Or D of I for short.
Peace!
2007-05-14 06:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋