Church Etiquette for Kids

Yes for proper etiquette and 'No' for improper etiquette. Please be quiet while in church.

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Why do we need to take off our hats when we enter the Church?

Yes for proper etiquette and 'No' for improper etiquette. Cell phones can be used inside the Church for calls or texting.

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If I were to attend Holy Mass at 10 am, what time should I start fasting?

Yes for proper etiquette and 'No' for improper etiquette. Bow before receiving Holy Communion

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What is genuflection?

Yes for proper etiquette and 'No' for improper etiquette. You can chew gum inside the Church.

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When and towards what place should you face when you genuflect or bow?

• We genuflect when we pass in the middle.

• We genuflect when we pass by the Tabernacle.

• We genuflect when we pass the altar.

• We genuflect when we are called to appear before a king.

Yes for proper etiquette and 'No' for improper etiquette. Prepare your offerings before Mass.

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Why is it a good custom to kneel for even 10 seconds to pray after the Holy Mass?