I've never been before, Im pretty nervous (going by myself for the first time and all)
2007-12-17 16:25:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Go early. The Christmas Eve and Easter Masses are the two most highly attended Masses of the year. You'll want to arrive early to not only have a look around, but to get a seat. Just observe what's going on around you. If you're not Catholic and are just visiting, then don't take the Holy Eucharist (Communion) at Mass. Just remain in your seat while people are taking Communion. It won't look strange, because most churches tend to get a lot of visitors. There'll probably be incense burned, and it smells nice. Just take in the hymns, prayers, and rites that are going on, look at the decorations around the church, and enjoy yourself.
2007-12-17 17:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There will be beautiful decorations, Christmas hymns, Holy Eucharist , and a spirit of peace and good will. At least three readings from the Bible will happen, and then there will be a homily. Everyone will offer greetings of Merry Christmas, and we will all remember that through the birth of this baby, death was eventually conquered, we will all live forever, and we need not fear any more. How great is that?
2007-12-18 00:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Amelie2 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christ's Mass will be with others in your community
enjoy, bring sweaters and warm clothes and talk to people and take away the memory and make friends
(I am not religious, just know about communication and how important it is to talk to others)
2007-12-18 00:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crowded.
All the "fallen aways" go that night for sentimental reasons.
2007-12-18 00:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by Grumpus 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, it is incredibly boring. I have never felt such ennui before in my life.
2007-12-18 00:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by Duke Paul-Muad'Dib Atreides 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
long
2007-12-18 13:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
late, crowded, no parking.
But otherwise, nice.
2007-12-18 00:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
very good and beautiful.
2007-12-18 00:39:31 · answer #8 · answered by Mosa A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
boring, like all the other masses.
2007-12-18 00:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
Pagan just like every other mass.
Come on.. Jesus taught better than that. His church doesn't dabble in idolatry.
2007-12-18 00:28:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 7⤋