Hi, I haven't been to church regularly for a few years, but I used to go on a Sunday and as I am not confirmed, I used to to take my 'service paper' and the vicar would know that just to bless me. Is this a common thing to do across churches? I'm going to midnight mass tonight but not where I live, as am going to partners parents in a different part of the country.
2007-12-23 21:57:34 · 2 answers · asked by Blossom 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can certainly just receive a blessing in the communion line if you like. All you have to do is cross your arms over your chest and the priest will know you just want a blessing. If you don't want to do that, you can just sit down while others are going to communion.
2007-12-24 02:49:06 · answer #1 · answered by Spiffs C.O. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people who are not confirmed or communicantsgo up for a blessing at the Communion Rail in many Anglican churches but it is good to check with the verger or usher or welcomer when entering to see if this is a practice in that parish
Maybe you feel called to enter confirmation class this year and become a weekly and practicing communicant?
I find it hard to stay up for Midnight mass nowadays.
Happy Christmas and a blessed new Year to you!
2007-12-23 22:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by James O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋