Can I recieve a blessing.

[boijombe]

As a baptised christian but not a confirmed Catholic yet can I recieve a blessing instead of communion? If I can do I need to cross my arms over my chest to let the priest know I cannot take communion?

[Nelka]

Originally Posted by boijombe

As a baptised christian but not a confirmed Catholic yet can I recieve a blessing instead of communion? If I can do I need to cross my arms over my chest to let the priest know I cannot take communion?

Of course, this is what many people do and children.

They (priests) will know.

[Elizium23]

[maryjk]

Originally Posted by Elizium23

I'm with you.



Soon the thread will be ................

[PJM]

=Nelka;7799140]Of course, this is what many people do and children.

They (priests) will know.

While a common practice it is nevertheless an unapproved one. Some priest will and some will not.

A BETTER way is after Mass as nealy always the priest is at the entrance way to greet and meet. Just get in line and then ask Fathr for a Blessing. He'll be delighted to accomidate you.

God Bless,

Pat

[TheMc]

Originally Posted by boijombe

As a baptised christian but not a confirmed Catholic yet can I recieve a blessing instead of communion? If I can do I need to cross my arms over my chest to let the priest know I cannot take communion?

This is going to turn into a big debate, but the church has asked priests not to give blessings instead of receiving communion, and for people not to receive them.

I am completely aware that this is a very common practice, but the plain truth is that Rome has said "no".

Here (also here, the mods made it a stickey, so that everyone can see it)is the letter from the CDWDS stating what I have just said.

Here is the quote from the letter making it crystal clear:

In a similar way, for other who are not to be admitted to Holy communion in accord with the norm of law, the church's dicipline has already made clear that they should not approach Holy communion nor recieve a blessing.

To make a long answer short:
Do not go up to receive a blessing, even if the priest offers them and says it's ok.

What you should do is stay in your pew and pray. Get up if you need to let the other people out of the pew, but if you do get up, go back into your pew after everyone is out.

This sounds extremely prideful, but when you see other posts saying "It's ok, everyone does it" or "Go ahead if your pastor says it's ok", please take them with a grain of salt. I have proof from Rome that you should not receive a blessing. I can guarantee that they will not have any official proof.
An above poster said that "the priests will know." The said fact is that many priests do not know this.

Happy easter, and God love ya!

[Michael1978]

Check out this link posted at the top of the forum:

http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=543513

[FAB]

Originally Posted by boijombe

As a baptised christian but not a confirmed Catholic yet can I recieve a blessing instead of communion? If I can do I need to cross my arms over my chest to let the priest know I cannot take communion?

Go up for a blessing if yopur pastor is allowing you to do so. Depiste what theMc say and what the CDWDS has given as an opinion base on interpertation of different rites, my Cardinal and priest and minsters who serve with him give blessings at the time of communion. Since I follow the direction of my ordinary, I will continue to give blessings until a direct straight foward doctrine is issued to the contrary.

[benedictgal]

Originally Posted by FAB

Go up for a blessing if yopur pastor is allowing you to do so. Depiste what theMc say and what the CDWDS has given as an opinion base on interpertation of different rites, my Cardinal and priest and minsters who serve with him give blessings at the time of communion. Since I follow the direction of my ordinary, I will continue to give blessings until a direct straight foward doctrine is issued to the contrary.

Actually, this is not even within the purview of what a pastor can legimately permit. The CDWDS quotes existing Canon Law, which is very clear on the subject. It would be most uncharitable for us to recommend to the OP to do something that is contrary to what the Church allows.

5. In a similar way, for others who are not to be admitted to Holy Communion in accord with the norm of law, the Church’s discipline has already made clear that they should not approach Holy Communion nor receive a blessing. This would include non-Catholics and those envisaged in can. 915 (i.e., those under the penalty of excommunication or interdict, and others who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin).

The local ordinary does not have carte blanche in this matter and must also submit in obedience to what the Holy See has stated. In this case, the higher authority prevails.

[NewEnglandPriest]

Its amazing how many posts a "banned topic" can get...

[MarkThompson]

Originally Posted by NewEnglandPries

Its amazing how many posts a "banned topic" can get...

The topic is no longer banned.

[FAB]

Originally Posted by benedictgal

Actually, this is not even within the purview of what a pastor can legimately permit. The CDWDS quotes existing Canon Law, which is very clear on the subject. It would be most uncharitable for us to recommend to the OP to do something that is contrary to what the Church allows.



The local ordinary does not have carte blanche in this matter and must also submit in obedience to what the Holy See has stated. In this case, the higher authority prevails.

benedictgal, you and I will never agree on this issue. you may fall back on the opinion from the CDWDS, but I fall back on the canon, were in the begining it basically states that the local ordianary can give dispinsation to any section of the canon or doctine for pastoral reasons. I believe that that is what is going on in this case.

I understand and appriciate the commentary from the CDWDS, but There are many fruits that come form this practice which have been listed time and time again.

[benedictgal]

Originally Posted by FAB

benedictgal, you and I will never agree on this issue. you may fall back on the opinion from the CDWDS, but I fall back on the canon, were in the begining it basically states that the local ordianary can give dispinsation to any section of the canon or doctine for pastoral reasons. I believe that that is what is going on in this case.

I understand and appriciate the commentary from the CDWDS, but There are many fruits that come form this practice which have been listed time and time again.

I do not believe that the Canon applies, in this case. As we have seen, sadly, the word "pastoral" has been thrown around a lot to justify bad practices. The fact remains that the CDWDS has made its statement. This is not some mere recommendation, as it is citing what is currently in Canon Law.

[FAB]

Originally Posted by benedictgal

I do not believe that the Canon applies, in this case. As we have seen, sadly, the word "pastoral" has been thrown around a lot to justify bad practices. The fact remains that the CDWDS has made its statement. This is not some mere recommendation, as it is citing what is currently in Canon Law.

I can understand how that could be, so my assumtion is that the bishops have chosen to ignor the opinion, after all they are part of the decision making process.
Opinions of the CDWDS are tossed around quite a lot as well, but yet the practice still continues.
I'll let others discuss this one, it is a never ending circle.

[TheMc]

Originally Posted by FAB

Opinions of the CDWDS are tossed around quite a lot as well, but yet the practice still continues.

Translation:

Rome says no, people still don't listen.

Just because everyone else is being disobedient, should we be?