Catholicism Options

[Spectatrix]

YOU DECIDE!

discuss.

This, in case you haven't guessed, was inspired by Lance's "fucking Christians" thread: http://www.techsans.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1173

[Seeker]

those "volunteers" fulfill the job requirements for a typical sermon. in less strict churches, those plates are passed by children of the church. in more strict churches, deacons are allowed that privilage. becoming a deacon isn't something you are just one day allowed to do, it's a rank you earn through dedication and you have to be elected. i myself am a deacon, the youngest ever elected by my church at the age of 18. before that the youngest was my father, at the age of 34
duties include strong leadership and motivational purposes to fellow members of the church. dedication to increasing the church populous, officiating over church events, specific duties during services, and performing tasks to better help the pastor with his service to the church.



it is not "volunteer work" and you know very well that volunteering has nothing to do with the discussion of offerings. we are talking about monitary and materialistic offerings, the offerings of time and spirit are valid, but not being questioned here

i pity your church!