Anastasia13 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Assume this person has never been to a liturgical service/not familiar with liturgy and is Christian. Also assume the answers may make little difference to this particular person's experience after about 19 hours. Edited November 2, 2013 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2Dtoo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Tell them "Buddah saves!" See what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Promise them coffee and donuts afterwards in a gigantic gymnasium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiiMichael Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Tell them to look out for how the Liturgy reflects the Road to Emmaus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Road to Emmaus? Edited November 2, 2013 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 *bump* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Depending upon their denomination, I usually point out the similarities in the way the churches are set up. Some protestants have a vigil lamp, some have remnants of an altar rail, pulpit/ambo, altar...I even show them the similarities in the way way the services are set up too. Most pholks really haven't thought about the origins of protestant services. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Tell them "Buddah saves!" See what they say. They'll say, "h goes before a" in Buddha :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tab'le De'Bah-Rye Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) I would explain as a basic starting point and not as a whole that it is the last supper all over again, that it is celebrated over and over again at each holy mass and how our LORD said do this in remembrance of me, well the Eucharistic celebratory part of the holy mass is anyway. We all get the our father, we all get the lamb of GOD, we all get holy scripture, we all get the preaching. That's i guess where i would start, and i would tell them there most welcome to go up for a blessing when everyone receives the body of christ, but i would also so if there not up for it that is ok too. :) Hope all that helps. And tell them catholic christians believe the bread and wine is transformed into the body and blood of christ. Edited November 3, 2013 by Tab'le De'Bah-Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tab'le De'Bah-Rye Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 *bump* Is ok ana i don't fully know what the road to emmaus is either, but i do know it is in holy scripture. I almost remembered it a few months ago but it slipped out, it takes time to remember all the terms and conditions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Explain a bit of the structure to them beforehand (readings, homily, consecration, Communion, final blessing etc). If your parish doesn't have a guide/pew card it may be good to find one online and give it to them just so they can have a reference as to what is going on. I wouldn't get too into the theology behind the Mass if this is their first time, explain a bit about the major things (the consecrated Host is Jesus, etc) but don't overwhelm them with every little detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2Dtoo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 They'll say, "h goes before a" in Buddha :p How do you know I wasn't trying to spell "Bubba"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I know its different at your church, but here non Catholics can't go up for communion. It's cuz when he gives communion the priest says "the Body and Blood of Christ" and people are required to answer "Amen" - publically profess that they believe it is really Jesus' body and blood. I know you don't believe that and you're an honest guy, so I thought you'd want to know that. Lots of people don't go up and I will stay with you so don't worry about sticking out or awkwardness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiiMichael Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Road to Emmaus? Yeah, it starts with the proclamation of salvation as the disciples explaining to Jesus, who they didn't recognize, what Christ had done (the readings), then Jesus interprets the scripture (homily), then they ask Jesus to stay with them and He then breaks the bread (Eucharist). All liturgies follow this same basic pattern. You can also challenge them to pick up the bible passages that are said during the Liturgy. Especially during the Eucharist. It's almost completely comprised of scripture passages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 How do you know I wasn't trying to spell "Bubba"? Bubba Saves! xD I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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