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Must a priest have his back to the congregation during the newly approved tridentine Mass?
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∙ 14y ago
Definitely NO
Definitely YES as having his back to the congregation is part and parcel of that old, outdated, 16th century mass.
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Why do priests face the tabernacle during Mass?
Generally, priests face the congregation during Mass except in those parishes that still observe the Latin Tridentine Mass where the priest faces the tabernacle and has his back to the people.
Why do Catholics pray through the priest?
Catholics do not pray through the priest. The priest prays and the congregation responds. Or the priest and the congregation pray together.
What should be the posture of the congregation during the offertory procession?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe congregation sits throughout the offertory and only stands when the priest asks them to pray at the end: Brethren, pray that my ....
Why is the chasuble raised during consecration in a Tridentine Latin mass?
You should as someone from the following orders: The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Prince or The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter These 2 orders celebrate the Tridentine Mass. Also, ask a priest who was conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders prior to 1963 (or so)...They'll know!
Who celebrates first communion?
The priest and the congregation members.
What about singing adoration hymn during elevation?
Roman Catholic AnswerNo according to the new The General Instruction of the ROMAN MISSAL issued in June 2011, which are the instructions for the new translation of the Mass in English, the congregation is to be silent at the elevation, and, after the elevation, when the Priest intones, "The Mystery of Faith", then the people respond with one of the three approved options. Otherwise, the people kneel in silence throughout the Eucharistic Prayer until the Amen.
Can priest help in Mass in different states per canon law?
Of course. A Priest can say or help in a Mass as long as it is in a ROman Catholic Church in any church anywhere. In fact if a priest is in the congregation he is expected to help esp during the consecration in order to fulfill his daily Mass requirements
How can a congregation of Catholics remove a parish priest?
The parish could not, on their own, remove a priest. They would have to petition the bishop of the diocese to do so. The decision would be his.
What are pastors?
Christian ministers or priest having spiritual charge over a congregation or other group.
Who are laypeople in the Catholic Church?
Lay people are the members of the congregation who are not religious such as a priest, deacon or nun.
Can a Catholic priest have a business?
No a Catholic priest cannot have his own business unless it's approved by the Arch-Bishop.
Another word for clergy?
The collective noun for worshipers is a congregation of worshipers.
