My famiy just recently joined a Catholic Church and I'm not sure about the tradition... Help?!?

Question

Whatever traditions and routines that catholics have during church plz tell me!!

Answer 1

Just stay out of all that confusion.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is nothing to be worried about. The Catholic church is the church founded by the Lord Jesus. The "traditions" are those practiced by his disciples. Your family will be invited to go through RCIA which is a series of classes that teach about the traditions and beliefs which were handed down by the apostles through the Holy Spirit.

Catholic liturgy has two parts, Liturgy of the word which includes prayers, songs, scripture readings, and a homily by the priest relating the teachings of the scriptures to our daily lives. The second part is the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which involves more prayers, songs, the offering of bread and wine, and the communion service. Everyone is required to prepare for receiving communion by attending classes before ever receiving your first communion, because Catholics believe it is the Body and Blood of Christ received rather than a mere rememberance of the last supper.

You will find that the Catholic service is very prayer oriented, that the church building is regarded as a place to worship rather than socialize, and that the family of believers are the same variety you find among protestant groups, from the zealous to the apathetic.

There are usually booklets to help you follow along with the Mass prayers and readings, that give instructions like "kneel" or "stand." No one will be concerned if you sit when others are kneeling. We are a people called to love one another, not nit pick! Relax and trust the Lord Jesus. He does not lead his children astray.

Answer 4

Welcome.

Please:
+ If you feel comfortable then pray and sing with the rest of the congregation.
+ Sit and stand when everyone else does.
+ If you feel comfortable kneeling during the Consecration then do so, otherwise sit.

Here is an outline of the Mass:

+ Introductory Rites
. + Entrance (All stand)
. + Greeting
. + Act of Penitence
. + Kyrie Eleison (Latin for "Lord have mercy")
. + Gloria
. + Opening Prayer

+ Liturgy of the Word
. + First Reading - usually from the Old Testament (All sit)
. + Responsorial Psalm
. + Second Reading - usually from a New Testament Epistle
. + Gospel Reading (All stand)
. + Homily (All sit for the sermon)
. + Profession of Faith (the Nicene Creed) (All stand)
. + Prayer of the Faithful (prayers of petition)

+ Liturgy of the Eucharist
. + The Preparation of the Gifts - the bread and wine are brought forward and placed on the altar, our monetary offerings are also collected at this time (All sit)
. + The Prayer over the Offerings (All stand)
. + The Eucharistic Prayer - during this prayer the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood of Christ (Catholics kneel, visitors may kneel or sit)
. + The Lord's Prayer (All stand)
. + The Rite of Peace (We offer each other a sign of peace)
. + The Breaking of the Bread
. + Communion - non-Catholics are requested out of respect not to receive Communion, they may approach the altar with their arms crossed over their chest to receive a blessing (Stand or kneel according to local custom)

+ The Concluding Rites
. + Announcements (All sit)
. + Blessing (All stand)
. + Dismissal
. + Procession

For more information, see the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/chapter2.shtml#sect3a
and http://stbrigids-kilbirnie.com/Pages/mass-1.html

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

Welcome to the Catholic Church!

The church service of Catholics is called the "Mass." The Mass is divided into two parts, the liturgy of the Word and the liturgy of the Eucharist.

In the liturgy of the Word, selections from the Holy Bible are read. If it is a Sunday Mass, you will have one reading from the Old Testament, then a psalm (also from the Old Testament - usually sung), a reading from the New Testament, and finally a reading from one of the Gospels. The priest always reads the Gospel reading.

In the liturgy of the Eucharist, the priest prays over the bread and wine, which the Holy Spirit then changes ("transubstantiates") into the true body and blood of Jesus Christ.

Catholics believe that, although the bread and wine continue to look, taste, feel, and smell like bread and wine, they have mysteriously become the actual physical body and blood of Jesus.

Receiving the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper, is the most important part of the Mass, because it is there that we take Jesus into our physical bodies. Because this moment of eating and drinking is so important, Catholics make sure to prepare themselves spiritually before doing so. If they are aware of any serious sin before Mass, Catholics try to go to Confession first.

The Mass is a time for joy and union with God and with each other. At first it can be confusing to try to keep up with everyone else, but you'll soon get the hang of it.

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email me by clicking on my screen name and going to my user profile.

God bless you and your family, and good luck at Mass!

Answer 6

Welcome to the Catholic Church. We can trace our roots right back to St. Peter, other churches can not make that claim.

To try to tell you of all the traditions and routines would be impossible. My suggestion is to go to:
www.theonetruefaith.tv. There are money subjects that is explained by Michael Voris, the host of the weekly TV show. He is not a professed member of any religious order, however, he has a very strong theological background. The sight also offers DVDs for you to listen to his lectures.

Many blessings to you and your family.

Answer 7

Until you are sure, reserve judgement.

If you are unsure - become sure. The more you know about the Church's beliefs and practices, the more you will understand It's traditions.

Answer 8

Don't worry, just stand, sit, and kneel when everyone else does. If you are asking about "sacred tradition" I'd try a catholic source rather than an open forum.

Answer 9

Honestly, I don't know, but I just went to Church for the first time a couple months ago. I had NO idea what to expect at all. Just go along with everything the first time you go. No one will judge you. Then the second time, you know what to expect.

Answer 10

you'll be fine. Any church has their share of traditions and practices. Just be open and be inquisitive if there's anything that you want to know.

Not sure about your age but you could also try inquiring for a Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Answer 11

to become a catholic you will have to take classes called ccd. you will be fully aware of any traditions and routines by then, believe me!