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Similarities and differences between Catholicism and Protestantism
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For my service visit I decided to attend a Roman Catholic service at the Gesu Church located on Marquette's campus. To preface, I grew up in a very loose Roman Catholic household. My parents were baptized in the Church and have gone through many of the sacraments. However, they found that unnecessary for their children as between myself and all my siblings, none of us were baptized or went any further in the sacraments. The only times I have ever attended any Roman Catholic service was a wedding or two I attended when I was very young, so I couldn't have a full understanding of what was going on and was likely asleep anyway. The beginning of my experience started with the entering the building. I've walked past the church many times and its size feel so much grander on the inside compared to the outside, it's very open and airy with bright walls and ceilings that makes it feel inviting. I had only arrived five minutes or so before the service started so there was already a decent number of people there. I took a seat in the back either way. I did notice that no matter where you were sitting the benches faced the …show more content…
Overall, the service felt like it was split into two halves. The first half being the 'listening' or 'learning' half. During this half is when all that was happening was the readings and the priest reflecting on the readings, giving insight into how it relates to us today despite being thousands of years old. Then the second half being 'interaction' or 'participation' half. After the readings and reflection, everyone prayed together and everyone participle in getting the 'body and blood of Christ' together. The whole service felt very 'choreographed', like a template to follow, but I only attended one mass, this could not be the case at all. However, it still felt inviting and informative on how a traditional Roman Catholic service actually
When choosing a religious service I was very limited on my choices so I was intrigued to go back to my roots and try the Catholic denomination. This denomination is the one that is most prevalent in my community and also in my social circle as well. Since I have actually been to a Catholic church as a child I thought I knew what to expect but I was shocked at how naive I was to the subject. My preconceived ideas and thoughts were that there would be a lot of getting down on your knees then back up again then saying your Hail Mary’s with not much depth to a service. Also growing up with a social group that was full of Catholics you would always hear of confession so that was something I was particularly dreading for the fact that I did not quite understand the concept and believe in it. This did not take place however which was a sigh of relief on my part cause I was not ready for that big of a leap from my own comfort zone.
This experience was really out of my comfort zone. It was hard to be an outsider and not prepared for what was to come and not speaking one of the languages used to understand the entire service. This service learning project gave me the opportunity to try a new church and gain a deeper respect for a different religion. Everyone at the service was very educated on speaking the sacred texts and participating in the rituals practiced. I hope to have gained a better understanding for those who are new to religions and are nervous to come to a worship service. I will make more of an effort to be welcoming and accommodating to those who are new to our church.
In my paper I will talk about my visit to The Community Church at Murphy's Landing (CCML). I have chosen this particular Church because it is a family church type and my neighbor goes there and she encouraged me to go with her. I went there with my neighbor on April 6, 2014.This church is an appropriate for this assignment because the people there are welcoming me with an open heart and they are willing to help and provide me with information. When I visit the Church’s site I read these words “We know visiting a new church can be intimidating. But, we want to help you to be as comfortable as possible when and if you join us”. The people gather in the church weekly to glorify God in joyful worship. The expressions of worship on CCML take many forms a prayer, a hymn of reverent awe, a guitar ringing with a chorus of praise, or a warm handshake and a welcoming smile. Their weekly services begin at 9:30 each Sunday at church. Also, they have weekly podcast if anyone wants to listen online. They have many types of services for parents, kids and students. People at CCML were so friendly; they gather around me and start welcoming me, one by one. People there introducing themselves to me, one after another and provide me with their contact information and help. Then we start talking about the church services and Christianity in particular. The mission of CCML was knowing, growing and loving. They seek to live out our mission by worshipping together as a local community of believers, growing in spiritual maturity through discipleship, education, and small groups, caring for one another within the context of the larger church body and small groups, and Communicating the love of Christ to our world, both through local outreach and global mis...
I am a nondenominational Christian and I decided to attend a catholic mass. I attended mass at the Conversion of St Paul Parish on April 6, 2014. The preside was Father Senan Glass and the starting time was 10am. The Conversion of St Paul Parish’s location is 4120 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44103. The church was very big and the stain glass windows were beautiful. At first, I felt uncomfortable because I did not know where to sit or what to do. I really did not have an idea of what to expect. Everything seemed very formal and the service was easy to follow because of the bulletin I was given, which had the order of service on it. The service was concise and it only lasted about an hour.
Striking in the conversation about the structure of worship is the multitude of additions and shifts of emphases. Acts 2:46-47 portrays the fellowship of believers as gathering daily, as having glad and sincere hearts, in “celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and the promises of which that resurrection was the seal” (González 107). Evident in Justin Martyr’s, First Apology, ca 150 AD, is the initial formation of structure a structure of worship, which included the gathering of people on the day of the sun, reading from the memoirs of the apostles or prophets, a discourse by the president, prayers of thanksgiving, a sharing of the Eucharistic elements, and a collection of aid for those in need (Martyr 71). Early in the second century hymns were added, and the
The first cultural immersion activity that I participated in was going to St. Charles Catholic Church on Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2014). I had a friend who was catholic attend the church with me so I would have a better understanding of what to do and not stand out so much. In addition, I asked my friend to attend with me so I would not do anything in church that was disrespectful. Before going to the church, I thought that I would have to dress up in dress clothes but my friend told me that it is not necessary to dress up for a catholic church, which surprised me. When we first got there, my friend used the holy water and kneeled before entering the pew. I did not do these things because I felt like I would mess up and it would be disrespectful to the religion to mess up those things. Another thing I noticed was when everyone was entering after they have found their seats they would kneel and pray. Later I asked my friend what everyone was doing and she said it was praying to catch up and talk to God about things that has happened since the last time you talked to him.
Overall, I enjoyed the experience of learning more about a new culture and participating in their cultural events. My original fear of being an intruder went away when people would be friendly and introduce themselves to me. I was surprised to enter the prayer room and see that people were sitting on the floor because I am used to people having a chair to sit on. I was also nervous about sitting on the floor for a long period of time because my body is not used to it and I am not as youthful as I once was. After about thirty minutes, I started to get really uncomfortable, but I continued to sit because I did not want to be offensive by standing. I was surprised to see volunteers cooking meals for the guest because that is not something that I am used to seeing at a
A Study of the Christian Pilgrimage to the Holy Land And the Muslim Pilgrimage to Mecca
into a richer experience of worship and a more effect life of service" (Crabb, 1977, p.31). The method to establishing an
Worship Visit For my worship visit I went to a Jewish synagogue in my hometown. Going to the Jewish synagogue I was a little nervous and curious at the same time. I looked up when they were having services and then went on a Saturday morning with my friend only because I felt a little uncomfortable. I went early so I could introduce myself and tell them who I am and what I am there for.
Lastly, our class and I were not treated as strangers. We were welcomed by both the priest and community. Even though they knew we didn’t understand everything in the mass, everyone still thought of us as equals and children of
Father Redmon explained in our interview that each person is to join his or her voice in united faith. My observation was of people outwardly participating e.g., kneeling, crossing themselves but vocal participation was minimal or left to the choir. During my interview with Father Redmon, I mentioned my observation regarding the various responses and he emphasized the centrality of the Eucharist, saying “Worship of the Holy Trinity through the Eucharist is the purpose of the church” and it is through this that they grow both individually and as the Church.
From my eyes I saw things a little differently. For instance, some of the people at the service were extremely welcoming to all and during the service they would go up to people and talk to one another while the service was in session. Another time one of the men came and collected books during the service because they were no longer needed. I saw this as a bit of a disruption. This takes away from worshiping God.
As I was attending mass, I noticed, it was very organized. There was a lot of sitting and standing, where I found myself struggling to understand. I noticed that they read some passages from the bible and sang a lot of psalms and hymns. The only thing that was familiar to me was the Eucharist.
I attended Mass at my local parish, the Parish of St. Francis de Sales, on Sunday, October 9th, in order to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist. This also happens to be the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time because the priest of the parish, Father Phan, wore green in order to symbolize life, anticipation for the coming of Christ, and hope. The liturgical season of Ordinary Time is also significant because it focuses on the fruits of Jesus’s three-year public ministry, his educational parables, and his extraordinary miracles. The season of Ordinary Time also serves as a reminder that the Church’s mission, our mission, is to not only share the life and hope of Jesus