NFCS - NOCEN

CATHOLIC CHURCH ETIQUETTE.
VOL TWO
8) At Holy Masses, don't be shaking your legs, don't be jiggling with your hair; all these are distractions.

9) Don't go for Holy Mass to check out who puts on the most latest or the most expensive wears. All these things do not necessary count before the eyes of God. Rather our faith, love and hope in God are what ultimately count. Don't talk or comment on what others wear. You don't go there to judge anyone's dressing style, make -up or accessories. You are there to commune with God alongside other faithfuls.


10) When you notice a pregnant mother, a sick person or an aged person standing at the Holy Mass without a sit; always be ever ready to offer them your seat. Charity begins at home.

11) Before the Holy Mass begins and when the Holy Mass is going on, sit quietly in Church and compose yourself sanctimoniously.

12) Sometimes babies can be restless and distractive. Parents with young kids should sit at the end of a pew, so that they can take their kids outside quickly. Don't be playing with your babies unnecessary while the Holy Mass is going on, for it can be a very big source of distraction to you and others. In fact, when you come along with your children for Holy Mass; make sure they are also focus. Stop them from playing with bulletins, hymn books, Missal. Don't joke or play with toddlers during mass.

13) Prepare your offering before the Mass begins. Christ tells us not to let our left hand know what our right hand is doing when you are make your offering. More so, digging the offertory box for change is wrong, for that can be quite a scene. Come to Holy Mass with your offering prepared.

14) No sleeping, day-dreaming or saying the rosary during Holy Mass. The Holy Mass is the highest form of prayer, be actively involved in all the responses, prayers and sing the songs. Please note that the choir members are not the only ones to be singing at the Holy Mass, the entire congregation ought to also sing actively.