Ok, so you criticize most priests. I only criticize the approach of this one. Oh well.
A better question for you is whether you believe we should not challenge people and have a large congregation that stands for nothing, or should we have perhaps smaller gatherings of committed faithful Catholics?
Standing for real Christianity is important. All the rest is extra. It's important if it is helpful to the first point.
In my church, children are not confirmed without parental involvement. (Or that of a sponsor if no parent is willing or available) But none are turned away from instruction and learning the gospel. Maybe the priest could consider that type of approach. Just a suggestion from an outsider.
Perhaps you are ignorant of the situation in many areas. This is news because it is novel. It is a priest not content to let sleeping dogs lie.
And it is commendable.
Standing for real Christianity is important. All the rest is extra. It's important if it is helpful to the first point.
That's what i'm doing.
In my church, children are not confirmed without parental involvement. (Or that of a sponsor if no parent is willing or available) But none are turned away from instruction and learning the gospel.
Do you confirm children who never attend your Sunday services?
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