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V&S03 Posted: Jan 16, 2003 07:37 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 07:37 AM

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We were trying for awhile but than he got hurt and we stopped than we started to go again. Lately we don't make it because of his schedule on the weekend. I guess there is no excuse for me not to go.

nylisa Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:11 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:11 AM

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I do go to mass regularly, also I have been teaching CCD for the last 14 years so having a full mass was nothing I had to think about.

Thrilled Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:15 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:15 AM

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Wow - I didn't realize there were more than just me who were either converting to Catholicism or becoming Catholic. I attend class once a week as well as Mass on Sundays with my classmates. For me the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony as a confirmed Catholic is my payoff for all of the classes I have been attending. Besides I don't think FH's father would have it any other way. FH's great-uncle is a retired monsignor and he is marrying us....

Those of you converting - are you getting confirmed Holy Saturday?

ddunne23 Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:29 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:29 AM

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Both DH and I are Catholic and go to church regularly. So having a full mass was the only way to go. I went to Catholic scholl through 12th grade so it has kind of been beaten in to me!! Plus our wedding was on a Sunday so we killed two birds with one stone!!

nylisa Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:32 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:32 AM

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Those of you converting, welcome to the 'Catholic Club'. Being married in the house of God with your friends and family is the best result of all your classes and attending mass.

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:40 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:40 AM

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Lets see..

kindergarden to 12th grade CATHOLIC School..

HS was ALL GIRLS.....

CHURCH every week...

Then I discovered nightclubs and there went that idea..

Mom and Dad are the most involved church people around.. U name it they are on the committe..

I am having a mass and a chior singing christmas carols...........................

The priest marrying US is a CLOSE family friend...

Thusmuf Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:43 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:43 AM

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yes I believe I am I'm still learning the terminology (Easter Vigule)

Thrilled Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:59 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 10:59 AM

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I think you are right Thusmuf - It is the Saturday night before Easter - like a 3 hour service!!!!!!!! Are you guys having a Rite of Election Mass in March? It's where the Church says you are ready for Confirmation on HOly Saturday....

Thusmuf Posted: Jan 16, 2003 11:24 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 11:24 AM

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I'm not sure though about a month ago the father blessed all of those in class from head to toe accepting us to make the next step with our sponsors. I'll have to ask on Sunday.

Licia Posted: Jan 16, 2003 11:58 AM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 11:58 AM

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I haven't gone either. I keep saying that I am going to go, but never do. I a not having a full mass for the wedding, its just the ceremony.
I sometines feel guilty too.

WithThisRing Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:02 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:02 PM

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last time i was in church was 2 1/2 years ago for my poppy's funeral mass.

we're having a full church wedding, mass and communion. i am dreading going to confession

'Bless me father I have sinned, my last confession was 1992 or was it 1993. I'll have to get back to you on that one'

p&a91203 Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:10 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:10 PM

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We have to go to confession??? Oh boy! I have to confess that the only time I ever confessed was in 198'something when I went for my first time.

Thusmuf Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:18 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:18 PM

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do we have to confess before we get married?

ddunne23 Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:23 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:23 PM

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No confession needed girls. That is the one thing I just will not do as a Catholic...just aren't comforatble with that! Theresa, sounds like you and I lived paralell lives...had the full mass x-mas wedding, with carols and trumpets for me, plus had the chaplain from my high school marry us! It was the best wedding ceremony I had ever been too (yes, I know I am a little biased, but honestly, it was so personally and funny and it was actually a fun filled mass...not just the old Sunday standard with some wedding vows mixed in.!)

WithThisRing Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:26 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:26 PM

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my priest told me if we are to receive communion we have to go to confession. i told him well then brian and i just wont receive....

that didnt fly well with him.

so yes we do have to go to confession

nylisa Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:30 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 12:30 PM

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My priest told us the same thing. Any Catholic knows that in order to receive communion you are suppose to be free of your sins by going to confession.

MISHY Posted: Jan 16, 2003 08:54 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 08:54 PM

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No I have been very bad

Thusmuf Posted: Jan 16, 2003 09:23 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 09:23 PM

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Well I guess I should thinking of my confession list now, (only kidding)

WithThisRing Posted: Jan 16, 2003 11:09 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2003 11:09 PM

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thusmuf same here...

cw0904 Posted: Jan 17, 2003 10:36 AM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2003 10:36 AM

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I haven't confessed since....
My take on confession is this--how can we confess to someone that is not perfect? The priest has his own mistakes and sins. And I don't want to share my sins to a stranger either. I am no angel.

I ask for forgiveness of my sins when I am sitting waiting for service to begin. As I pray I ask for forgiveness. Well this only happens twice a year when I do make it to church.