
It is a sacred space set apart for the worship of God.
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10 Catholic Mass Rules of Etiquette for a Non-CatholicĪs Catholics, we joyfully welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds to attend our liturgy and participate in our worship, but there are a few guidelines that might be helpful for a visitor to be conscious of. These guidelines are intended to help you understand how to best respect the sacredness of the Catholic Mass and respect the beliefs of others. By doing this you will save your guests the embarrassment of behavior that is not typical for a liturgy and you will also help your Catholic brothers and sisters to keep the Mass sacred. If you are planning a wedding or another event in which those of varying faiths may be in attendance at Mass, it might be good to share this lists of do’s and don’ts with them beforehand. As Catholics, we joyfully welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds to attend our liturgy and participate in our worship, but there are a few guidelines that might be helpful for a visitor to understand.

During events like this, it is not uncommon for non-Catholics to attend.

Recently, I have been to a Baccalaureate Mass, Recognition Mass, and a First Communion Mass. It seems this is the season to attend special occasion Masses. How would they know if they had never been to a Catholic Mass before?

Not that it should be an excuse, but it is entirely possible that they just did not know the proper etiquette for Mass. I was just about to say something (possibly in an angry tone) when I came to the realization that they weren’t Catholic. I was getting more and more aggravated mostly because I was struggling to keep my own children quiet and they were setting a horrible example. Needless to say, it was driving me crazy. They chatted away throughout the whole celebration. A few weeks ago during Mass the people in the pew behind me would not stop talking.
