When people think of Mass etiquette, probably what comes to mind most are the obvious: having cell phones turned off, no chewing gum, keeping quiet etc. While these are valid points to remember, Mass etiquette is not only a listing of “do's and dont’s” but an invitation to all who come to church to remember where they are and to act accordingly.
Here are a few links about proper etiquette in Mass that might be useful that you can use in your classroom or home.
marysaggies.blogspot.com- 20 Tips for Proper Etiquette In Mass
churchnewssite.com- Mass Etiquette: How To Behave During A Catholic Mass (as told by a priest to his congregation in Canada)
saintmonicaparish.com- Mass Etiquette
saintcatherineparishnh.com- Etiquette for Holy Mass
catholic.org- Church Etiquette Review
holyspiritfresno.org- Mass Etiquette
Mass Etiquette: Most Frequently Asked Questions- Lots of people are confused by the Do’s and Don’ts during Mass. Here are a few questions with answers that might be of some help.
quizlet.com- Mass Etiquette Flash Cards
quizlet.com- Catholic Mass and Etiquette Flash Cards
Church & Respect- lesson on why and how to act in church and what it means to respect others (parents, teachers, etc.). Lesson consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.
Coloring
lds.org- Color the pictures of the children who are dressed for church. Cross out the pictures of children who are not dressed for church. (scroll down to this)
dltk-bible.com- Mind Your Manners (black and white version to color)
Games
These games below are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words Game- A fun review game about actions during Mass.
The Holy Mass Game- Directions and questions.
Cube Signs- (To use with The Holy Mass Game). Print, cut out, and glue on die.
What ever happened to good manners in church?- Find out if you know how to behave in church. Roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow the directions on the space you land on. If the space has a Roll Play activity on it, perform it to the best of your ability. If needed, the teacher will help you understand what to do and coach you how to do it correctly. If the space has a picture of person reacting to bad behavior that they had just seen in church, draw a Game Card and read it out loud (if the student cannot read, the teacher or someone can read it for them). Answer the question to the best of your ability (the teacher can coach the student if necessary).
Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:
dltk-bible.com- Church and Respect Puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, maze, word-mining sheets, word searches, etc.)
dltk-bible.com- Mind Your Manners (black and white version to color and circle)
faith.thatresourcesite.com- In God’s House Worksheet
Help children learn how to show our Lord reverence in His house with this simple fill-in the circle worksheet. Children are given twelve statements with which they must decide to either agree or disagree. They make their selection by coloring or filling in the appropriate face. The basics of church etiquette are covered. An answer sheet is provided.
These worksheets below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.
The Church is God’s House- for younger students
Mass Etiquette Worksheet- Write True or False in the spaces provided.
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