2007-06-13 05:40:57 · 10 answers · asked by Yo tengo el POWER MEXICANO 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why do they need that money??? they already have many private schools, they can get all the money they want from there... in those schools they charge you 300 dollars per month... When did Jesus say: "Charge the chruch services"??
2007-06-13 05:42:37 · update #1
they are the owners of many colleges too... why are they that greedy?
2007-06-13 05:44:28 · update #2
It happened in Guadalajara Mexico
2007-06-13 06:40:10 · update #3
because the Vatican just cant get enough!
2007-06-13 05:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by slaveof12gods 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
+ Fees +
The Code of Canon Law #848 states:
The minister is to seek nothing for the administration of the sacraments beyond the offerings defined by competent authority, always taking care that the needy are not deprived of the assistance of the sacraments because of poverty.
This means that the bishop may set standard fees for services but all fees must be waived for the poor.
This also means that the fees will change from diocese to diocese (bishop to bishop).
The priest will use these fees for things like paying the electric bill and maintaining the church.
+ Catholic Schools +
All Catholic Schools (that I know about) are not-for-profit organizations. They legally cannot make a profit. Most schools even have challenges breaking even.
With love in Christ.
2007-06-13 23:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding about your private schools comment, aren't you?
I pay $4200 a year in tuition for TWO children to attend Catholic school . Yet the state gives the public schools around $8000 PER EACH student, and the public schools and the teachers' union are complaining that it's not enough.
So do you really think the Church is making any money off of their schools?
As to your question...
If your uncle wanted to get married in the Church, but not pay the $160, the priest would still marry him. No payment is required to receive the sacraments.
2007-06-13 13:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Faustina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In what State or Country did this happen?
*Guadalajara Mexico hmmm
I was married in a Catholic church,
my child was baptized in a Catholic Church,
both times I offered the priest money
and both times he refused
because Southern California
is NOT MEXICO!!!!!
You might want to try answering your question by making a list of all the things your yourself would be willing to do for free
2007-06-13 13:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry you feel such contempt for the church. i do not know of a catholic school that charges such tuitions for schooling and know quite a few. also, those parishioners of the schools generally pay less then others. my old school also let's some of the mney slide for hours worked within the schools or church grounds.
the $160 is often a requested donation. depending on the size of the church there are lights, heat or AC and various other things that are involved. there is the priest, altar servers, person who cleans the altar, vestments and altar cloths, also the communion wafers and such. our priests here do not "charge" however they will accept offereing to the school and such. general when it's your parish priest - an invitation to dinner is more then ample. their wages are very modest and their hours are 24/7.
2007-06-13 20:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by Marysia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The parish does pay a priest a modest income for his services. Altar servers, lectors, and church choirs, are called into service for weddings as well - and it is traditional that the couple being married shows their gratitude towards them with a modest amount of money for their services as well.
If your uncle does not want to pay them for the time they have taken out of their lives in order to make your uncle's wedding a memoriable experience, he can always donate the $160 to the charity of his choice.
2007-06-13 14:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Daver 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many possibilities - is your uncle getting married in the church he's a member of? Is his future wife catholic? Is the fee required or is it a "suggested donation?"
If he's getting married in a church other than the one he's a member of, it's common to be charged a fee. Even so, if it is his church, it' customary to pay the church a donation (also $ to cover candles, set up, etc.).
2007-06-13 12:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know what you mean! I was born and raised Catholic, but as I got older, I could see that all they do is nickle dime you for everything that they can! One night someone from the church about 20 years ago came to my parents house and expected them to pay a yearly allotment of money for the church, and I mean they wanted big bucks not just what you could afford, like in your Sunday collection basket! That's when we said "I don't think so!" I don't believe all that they teach either, and when I was going through my divorce, they actually wanted me to pay so much to be able to come back to church again!! I don't think that's GOD talking! I live a good life and help people when I can, but I quit going to church.
2007-06-13 12:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by autumn wolf 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
change priest, or religion. But you should ask that to the priest maybe he has a good excuse. All I know is being a priest is also a job they get paid for their services nothing in this life is free.
2007-06-13 12:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs.lady 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Was that to cover the marriage license? Marriage licenses are not free.
Priests, by the way, do not make very much money.
2007-06-13 12:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by Minh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋