Hello all
I was baptised at birth, but was not educated in Catholicism. I have decided to try and understand it with the aim of continuing with the Catholic church. I have some basic questions, I hope they are acceptable in this section.
1) How do I introduce myself to the local priest. At mass he arrives then leaves through a back door. I guess there is an office time? When is the best time to attend and present myself?
2) At the mass I haven't gone up to take the bread because I am hesitant if I should or not. Someone told me that you shouldn't if you have sinned?
3) I would like to read a book which covers the basic to advanced theology and practice. What would you recommend if you had to recommend one book?
I have looked at the Catholic Bookshelf link, but there is a lot to choose from and finance restricts me to one or two books max at the moment.
Thank you
I looked through the FAQ (there is a looping link: Doctrine, Dogma, Discipline...WHAT?)
I was baptised at birth, but was not educated in Catholicism. I have decided to try and understand it with the aim of continuing with the Catholic church. I have some basic questions, I hope they are acceptable in this section.
1) How do I introduce myself to the local priest. At mass he arrives then leaves through a back door. I guess there is an office time? When is the best time to attend and present myself?
2) At the mass I haven't gone up to take the bread because I am hesitant if I should or not. Someone told me that you shouldn't if you have sinned?
3) I would like to read a book which covers the basic to advanced theology and practice. What would you recommend if you had to recommend one book?
I have looked at the Catholic Bookshelf link, but there is a lot to choose from and finance restricts me to one or two books max at the moment.
Thank you
I looked through the FAQ (there is a looping link: Doctrine, Dogma, Discipline...WHAT?)