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The Proper Manners for Church
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Before anything, I'm going to preach just a bit here. Remember, I'm what is referred to these days as a 'mature' adult - you can read that as middle-aged, set in my ways, from the 'old school', however you wish.

In today's world people are, all too often, totally self-centered and care nothing for the rights and wishes of others. However, being from the 'old school', I believe there are rules that should be observed when visiting God's house:


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The sanctuary is a sacred place.  Always show respect for God and the Church.
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Do not talk during Mass (services).
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Do not bring games or toys to church.
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Try to go to the restroom before church.  If you must go during mass, leave by the back door and be as quiet as possible.
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Do not stand on the seats or put your feet on the back of the pew in front of you.
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Take your bulletin and other papers with you after Mass.
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walk in the sanctuary.
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Do not eat food or candy, chew gum or take anything to drink into the sanctuary.
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Take good care of church property and buildings.
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Be kind to other people.
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Be a good listener.
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Now, that's been taken care of.  Those rules above are what I learned as a child and, if you think about it, they only make good sense.  Besides, this is God's house and these rules are simply the rules that you would follow in anyone's house.  They're what I grew up knowing as "manners".


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