Catholic or otherwise, all churches should ban the use of acronyms, especially in conversation. This is especially difficult in large denominations. Terms like “rectory” and “sacristy” are a challenge. Maybe they could be explained in a glossary left helpfully in the pew racks?
What's a "pew?"
Regards,
If those adults had attended Catholic schools (K-12) those words would be common and ordinary.
75% of public school students fail college entry exams so they have take the bonehead English classes starting with Dick anbd Jane; 95% of Catholic school students pass college entry exams.
How much more do parents have to think? Many work extra jobs to make sure that their children can go to a school that teaches reading, writing and math, NOT self esteem, self esteem, self esteem and knowing how to read, write and spell only at a second grade level.
If said parents don't live near a Catholic or private school...then they can move. They can plan ahead, knowing what their school districts are like. Why wouldn't parents want the best for their children? Seems to be a no-brainer for me.