Catholic confirmation: Were you required to "prove" mass attendance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

Yes, how ridiculous. I am a Catholic who goes every Sunday and on holy days of obligation but we do miss occasionally for travel or illnesses. This is ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

Yes, how ridiculous. I am a Catholic who goes every Sunday and on holy days of obligation but we do miss occasionally for travel or illnesses. This is ridiculous.

You realize it isn’t about the kids, don’t you? Most kids at this age go to Mass at the insistence of their parents, and, as evidenced here, most of you wouldn’t take your kids to Mass while traveling unless you have to. I teach religious ed, and the parking lot is full of parents who don’t take their kids to Mass.

[Anonymous]

Grew up Lutheran, so I know not Catholic, but we had to take notes on the sermon and turn them in. Even though the pastor knew who we all were anyway--he did the confirmation classes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

Yes, how ridiculous. I am a Catholic who goes every Sunday and on holy days of obligation but we do miss occasionally for travel or illnesses. This is ridiculous.

You realize it isn’t about the kids, don’t you? Most kids at this age go to Mass at the insistence of their parents, and, as evidenced here, most of you wouldn’t take your kids to Mass while traveling unless you have to. I teach religious ed, and the parking lot is full of parents who don’t take their kids to Mass.

Isn't this the case with most things humans do? Or do you wait until your children have a burning desire to brush their teeth or eat cauliflower?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

The whole system is set up that way -- not just prep for 1st communion and confirmation. Miss mass and you have to report it in confession. Of course, no one is checking fof attendance once you're an adult. Maybe they don't really care if you come, as long as you fulfill your pledge and raise your kids catholic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

Yes, how ridiculous. I am a Catholic who goes every Sunday and on holy days of obligation but we do miss occasionally for travel or illnesses. This is ridiculous.

You realize it isn’t about the kids, don’t you? Most kids at this age go to Mass at the insistence of their parents, and, as evidenced here, most of you wouldn’t take your kids to Mass while traveling unless you have to. I teach religious ed, and the parking lot is full of parents who don’t take their kids to Mass.

Isn't this the case with most things humans do? Or do you wait until your children have a burning desire to brush their teeth or eat cauliflower?

Are you saying that most children, on their own, would not want to be observant Catholics and only go to church if forced by their parents? If so, no surprise that they drop out when they become adults.

[Anonymous]

How would your home parish even know if you forged the signature of the priest on the bulletin from the other church?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How would your home parish even know if you forged the signature of the priest on the bulletin from the other church?

Surely you see the issue with this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How would your home parish even know if you forged the signature of the priest on the bulletin from the other church?

Surely you see the issue with this.

It's a mortal sin, but so is not attending mass for most other reasons (e.g., excepting health issues).

[Anonymous]

Catholic here and our church doesn't do this (we're in MoCo). Don't they worry all these obstacles will make people leave the church? On the one hand, I can see how this filters out so you only get the people who are really dedicated, but the church has had declining numbers for years.

Our DD is in 1st grade CCD and the title of her study book is "Blest Are We". "Blest"? How is this age-appropriate language for kids who are just learning to read? I had to look up it it was even a legitimate word -- I thought "blessed" was correct. Who thought it was such a good idea to use such complicated terminology in a book for 6 year olds?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Catholic here and our church doesn't do this (we're in MoCo). Don't they worry all these obstacles will make people leave the church? On the one hand, I can see how this filters out so you only get the people who are really dedicated, but the church has had declining numbers for years.

Obstacles? Really dedicated? What’s so hard about picking up a bulletin on your way out of Mass?

We love going to Mass while traveling! I’ve been to Mass on cruise ships, in national parks, in hospital chapels, in airports, and yes, even in Disney World! It’s part of the adventure!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

Yes, how ridiculous. I am a Catholic who goes every Sunday and on holy days of obligation but we do miss occasionally for travel or illnesses. This is ridiculous.

You realize it isn’t about the kids, don’t you? Most kids at this age go to Mass at the insistence of their parents, and, as evidenced here, most of you wouldn’t take your kids to Mass while traveling unless you have to. I teach religious ed, and the parking lot is full of parents who don’t take their kids to Mass.

So they are holding onto their faith by a thread. Would you rather they didn't take their kids to Sunday school? Because for many, that will be the alternative. This is your opportunity to reach their kids.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What bothers me about this practice is that teaches a young person to attend Mass out of duty or obligation, and does nothing to a grow a young person’s desire to attend Mass.

Yes, how ridiculous. I am a Catholic who goes every Sunday and on holy days of obligation but we do miss occasionally for travel or illnesses. This is ridiculous.

You realize it isn’t about the kids, don’t you? Most kids at this age go to Mass at the insistence of their parents, and, as evidenced here, most of you wouldn’t take your kids to Mass while traveling unless you have to. I teach religious ed, and the parking lot is full of parents who don’t take their kids to Mass.

So they are holding onto their faith by a thread. Would you rather they didn't take their kids to Sunday school? Because for many, that will be the alternative. This is your opportunity to reach their kids.

The #1 determiner in how active someone will be in their faith is what their PARENTS do, not what some volunteer Sunday school teacher is able to do for 45 minutes each week. Come on inside!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How would your home parish even know if you forged the signature of the priest on the bulletin from the other church?

Surely you see the issue with this.

It's a mortal sin, but so is not attending mass for most other reasons (e.g., excepting health issues).

How is forging a priest's signature a mortal sin? It's a venial sin, sure, but it is done with good intentions and it's not harmful to anyone. I mean, really. Go back to CCD!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How would your home parish even know if you forged the signature of the priest on the bulletin from the other church?

Surely you see the issue with this.

It's a mortal sin, but so is not attending mass for most other reasons (e.g., excepting health issues).

How is forging a priest's signature a mortal sin? It's a venial sin, sure, but it is done with good intentions and it's not harmful to anyone. I mean, really. Go back to CCD!

OK, then it's two sins -- a mortal sin for missing mass and a venial sin for lying about it to a priest (or to anyone, I guess)

Plus it's not done with "good intentions" -- it's done to lie about a mortal sin and to encourage a child to 1) miss mass and 2) lie in order to receive a sacrament of the church.