i just started attendin services at a different church and basically the reverend is a friar, but i'm not sure if he's a priest too and i have no idea what to call him...father, brother, plain ol' Friar...help me out
2007-12-05 15:31:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are several different kind of priests and religious in the Catholic church. Within the religious clergy who are priests there are both monks and friars amongst others. If your priest is in a religious order founded back from about the 7th to the 13th centuries, he is a friar. For example, Franciscans, Dominicans, and Carmelites are all "friars" while Augustinians and Benedictans are are "monks". It sounds like your priest is of the former example (there are others too, like the Norbertines). As such, it is totally appropriate to call him "friar" as long as he is a true priest. If he is a priest, it is also entirely appropriate to call him "father". If he is consecrating the sacrements and whatnot, he is definitely a priest and not a "brother", the appriopriate title if not a priest. If in doubt, just ask him! They tend to be very nice. :)
2007-12-05 15:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by dychejs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay. There are four different titles.
If he wears the white collar and an all black outfit and runs the mass, he's Father.
If he wears the same but does not run the mass, he's Deacon.
A friar is a priest in training from what I understand, he's on his way to the priesthood but isnt quite there yet. His title is Friar.
Brother is what one calls a monk or a fellow male Catholic who is a Sunday School teacher but not a clergy member.
2007-12-05 17:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Emily D 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aren't priests only allowed to celebrate the mass? He'd be called Father if he's a priest. Friar comes from the french via Latin meaning Brother, but that's what a non-ordained religious is called I believe.
2007-12-05 15:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by STAR POWER=) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just say, "I'm sorry to have to ask this, but I really don't know. How should I refer to you? Brother or Friar or Father or what?"
He won't mind telling you.
2007-12-06 04:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will fairly could ask him. i pass to the Trappist present save on the Monastery and that i had to invite -- basically ask, "Are you referred to as Father or Brother? If he's a clergyman he can bless your purchases like rosaries and/or medals...if a brother he can not. A Friar would properly be the two -- a clergyman or a brother.
2016-12-30 09:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by ezzidi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are correct and it is "Brother". But why don't you ask him. Just let him know that you want to address him properly but he is the first friar you've met. I'm sure he'll be glad to help you out. :)
2007-12-05 15:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by becka212 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friar means Brother, so either is appropriate
2007-12-05 15:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by pammypanda1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he's a friar, then call him Cookie, because that's what all short-order cooks like to be called.
2007-12-05 15:40:23 · answer #8 · answered by el_phantasmo_98 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is he the fish friar or the chip monk? Can't have one without the other.
2007-12-05 15:35:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
you could start by callin him "mister"....
what is a friar anywayzzzz? Is he like involved in the kitchen ministry?
2007-12-05 15:40:50 · answer #10 · answered by ARIZONA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋