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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"I practice my religion in a different way then they do. Just because I don't go to church doesn't mean that I don't act the way that we are told that God intended. I am being forced to go to a place that is supposed to be welcoming. I should have a choice. Yet, I am not supposed to say anything to back myself up? "

[b]I am Catholic. I assume the reference you needed was a note to say you were a Catholic in good standing, so you could do something like be a Godparent.

Am I close?[/b]

Catholics are obligated to go to mass on holy days of obligation, include all Sundays, unless you are sick.

It is a pretty clear cut rule. You don't have to pray 5 times a day facing Mecca. You don't have to circumcize your son. You don't have to honor the rules of one Mr. Smith. There are rules, though.

If you don't do it, you are a Catholic, but not a practicing Catholic. You are a practicing <insert your name here>. Actually, that is cool. You may need some time, or maybe your whole life, to weave in and out of the church. I've done that.

Now that I have kids who are old enough to understand what it is all about, I'm really "religous" about attending mass once a week. In fact, I often go more than that.

If your grandparents ask, say "No. I didn't go. I had a paper due. I had brunch plans with my friends. I was tired...". If it isn't a priority now, that isn't the end of the world. They sound like they are a moral compass.

If you want to celebrate your religion your way, maybe you should explore other churches that don't have a weekly obligation.

Catholics can always come home, and sometimes questioning the tennents of your faith will strengthen it. In fact, you may want to have lunch with the priest and say, "I attend mass sometimes/rarely, and let me tell you why." That is truly being YOU.  Just be open to what he has to say back, and be prepared for some feedback. [/quote]

This is my assumption too.  OP, you have been asked to be a godparent.  That is a serious matter in the Catholic Church.  You must be verified as a "parishioner in good standing" (hing: tithe) in order to get that letter to the priest doing the baptism.  If you don't do that, or hold this up because you are in a snit about this, then your friend, the mom or dad, can't schedule anything because most parishes won't schedule a christening until all the godparents' paperwork is signed and in.  So if you don't like this rule, then bow out and tell your friend you don't want to do what is required to get the letter of "good standing" and drop out.[/quote]

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