“My pastor made the point yesterday that weddings used to be celebrated as part of the regular mass on Sundays. It was considered a community celebration.”
I could see where that could be a problem as many women don’t feel the need to take their little darlings to the cry room. It never fails, right when the priest is talking, and softly at that some brat belts it out like an opera singer. Same kid every week too. Have been there while that same kid won’t shut up during the entire sermon. I can’t hear the Priest at all and miss everything he says. Just no consideration.
The cry room is there so the kid can belt it out like an opera singer but not disturb the rest of the church. Don’t even blame the kids, I blame the parents when it comes to our church.
Yea I can’t say as I blame this woman. It’s her day and she’s taking her vows I’m sure she does not want her spine snapping because an opera singer belt it out because the parents are not responsible.
At our (reformed) church, the kid who does this is the pastor's granddaughter and the mother who lets it happen is the pastor's daughter. Not just screaming, but tantrums, putting her shoes on the kneelers at the altar rail, talking, and throwing things. We've also been treated to several admonishments from the pulpit about how important it is for young parents with children to feel welcome to attend the service. I'm at the end of my rope.