8 Things Kids Who Grew Up Catholic Can Relate To
Nov 4, 2016 • Jon Carlos Rodriguez
IMPROMPTU SIGN OF THE CROSS
Kids are taught to properly make the sign of the cross during prayer and before meals, but there are those impromptu moments that also call for the sign of the cross–like when you’re looking for a parking spot, waiting for Steve Harvey to announce the correct winner, about to bungee jump, or pretty much everything that has to do with sports.
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GETTING ASH ON YOUR FOREHEAD
For one day in a year, kids are allowed to have ash on their forehead (and not wash it off) to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent. More than having an ashy forehead, the act marks the start of fasting and self-reflection.
NO MEAT FRIDAY
Lent also meant skipping meat on Fridays, the only day in the week when kids say goodbye to hotdogs and burgers, and hello to tuna pies and fish sandwiches!
HEARING MASS ON SUNDAY
Kids who grew up Catholic know better than to miss Sunday mass. Sundays are usually reserved for quality time with the family, a visit to the church to hear mass, and a hearty meal after. Regardless of how you spent Saturday night, a Sunday well-spent for Catholics means spending one hour in prayer.
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What other things can you remember about growing up Catholic? Tell us about them below!
