Kneeling during catholic ceremony

I haven't seen this happen at any Catholic ceremonies I've been to. Everyone knelt during communion though.

If it's a full Catholic mass, there are portions of the mass where you kneel, but it's only for a couple minutes, not the whole ceremony.

I've only seen this done if you are the MOH or best man. I am pretty sure it varies by church.

I've only seen this done if you are the MOH or best man. I am pretty sure it varies by church.

Is it a full Mass? There are a few points during the Mass when everyone kneels. But does your SIL mean that you need to kneel for the whole ceremony? Because that's kind of weird.

I was in a catholic ceremony as a BM and we had to kneel quite a few times...which I have to say, wasn't my favorite thing lol

Not through the whole ceremony, but yes there usually is kneeling during a traditional Catholic ceremony.

If it is a Catholic ceremony or full mass, then yes. But everyone should be kneeling then - Catholic mass is like a giant game of Simon Says

(Not knocking Catholics - I am one. But you can't not poke fun at us, honestly, for this)

Is it for the whole ceremony? I know it's common for everyone to kneel during parts of a Catholic Church Service. I wouldn't be surprised being asked to kneel for part of the ceremomy.

Yes there are portions of the mass where there is kneeling and you will be prompted to do so. Are you uncomfortable about doing that?

eta LOL Cheval! And yes, because we laugh at us too

No it's the whole ceremony and just us , as far as I'm aware it's only a 30 min ceremony . Ugh what a headache I'm not catholic and honestly if it wasn't my future SIL I would decline being a bridesmaid for this reason .

I did a full Catholic mass. H and I had the option of kneeling for the whole thing or sitting in chairs (we took the chairs). The bridal party sat in the pews and only those who felt like kneeling (during the appropriate parts) kneeled. Our priest even said at the beginning that although the Catholics in the crowd would be kneeling and standing during the mass, one one was required to and that people should simply be respectful of those around them.

@Nonna- I think Catholics are the most self-aware of how to make fun of themselves because seriously, how can you not? How many other religions peel out of the parking lot after church like a bat out of hell?

@ALS- why aren't you comfortable with it? Moral or religious reasons?

I don't believe in many of the catholic teachings , but that's not even really the issue . The dress I'm wearing is kind of tight and kneeling probably won't be flattering . Is it comfortable ? I honestly don't know I haven't been to a Catholic Church since I was 8 I can't remember

I've never seen people kneeling during an entire Catholic ceremony.

What about during the vows? Our bridal party stood up with us during that part.

I'll ask her again, but what she said was the priest told them that anyone in the bridal party would have to kneel for the whole ceremony . Maybe I'll attend their church to figure out this whole kneeling thing

This is why I am so happy FH was raised Catholic, he always gives me a heads up when we have to kneel/stand/sit/how to properly receive communion whenever we go to a Catholic wedding/baptism

It isn't that hard to follow, I just always stress out over it because I don't want it to be obvious that I have no clue what I am doing.

During the entire ceremony? No that's not normal. At various points, including Communion, yes. However, I have also seen people of different religions opt out of kneeling and just sit in the pew.

I've never seen that at a Catholic ceremony. Generally the bridal party will sit in the first pew when the entire congregation sits.

Woah, wait - kneel for the whole ceremony? Um no - that's not a usual thing for Catholics (Roman Catholics, at least). I'd be pissy about that as well, I get all antsy just kneeling before Communion.

Is your dress long? Maybe wear some knee pads