Visiting Parishes

[Inge87]

I have a strong intrest in visiting a local parish for mass, but I have one question. In my current denomination, there are certain things to look for to find out whether the parish is liberal, conservative, etc. Is there something similar with Catholicism? Thanks, I really appriciate it.
Jennifer

 

[InnerPhyre]

The easiest way is to look and see if the priest follows the order of the mass properly. Unfortunately, I have no idea how close the Anglican liturgies are to the Latin Rite mass, so I don't know if you'd really be able to tell.

 

[Irenaeus]

Another way can be if the people are quiet or loud. Do they show reverence for the presence of God?

 

[Bradford]

I have a strong intrest in visiting a local parish for mass, but I have one question. In my current denomination, there are certain things to look for to find out whether the parish is liberal, conservative, etc. Is there something similar with Catholicism? Thanks, I really appriciate it.
Jennifer

I would just say go... I've attended a couple masses in recent weeks- and while I have no desire to convert- I do have a greater understanding of the Catholics, I know what they do, why they do it, from talking with the Priest. It has been a very educational experience for me...

 

[MParedon]

The Parish Bulletin usually offers some insights on how conservative/liberal a parish is. But the real question is if it's orthodox or heterodox.