The Mass Card

NoseyMike2010

If someone dies thats a friend of yours who believes in a different faith, should you give a mass card?

noel farrell

no for me send them a nice letter telling them you are sorry for their loss . there are nice cards cards out there too you can send. a lot depends how well you know the family . i am not roman catholic as you can guess . even if you send mass card most people see it as a good deed and wont take offence

Bob Cratchet

If you're not sure how they would take a mass card, you can send them a with sympathy / condolences card. Most card shops stock them.

Manach

Offhand, as a Catholic, I'd agree with previous posters sentiments. However I think if you feel it appropriate in the circumstances as a gesture of remembrance, then it would be alright.

Gael23

No, I wouldnt. Just get a plain Sympathy Card without any Religion

Plowman

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Slav

Another non Catholic here.

Could someone clarify is it appropriate and even allowed, from a Catholic perspective, to say a Mass for a deceased person "who believes in a different faith"? If it's not then a Mass card is not a good idea I guess.

Choochtown

Athiest here. I had the opposite dilemma recently. A parent of a close friend died. Whilst I have no religious belief I was aware that the grieving family are very religious and although a mass card means nothing to me it would be appreciated by them at this time. I would usually send a standard sympathy card but chose to give a mass card. The rule for me is give what you think would be best received.

Peregrinus

Slav wrote: »

Could someone clarify is it appropriate and even allowed, from a Catholic perspective, to say a Mass for a deceased person "who believes in a different faith"? If it's not then a Mass card is not a good idea I guess.

From a Catholic point of view, it's perfectly fine.

Jim_Hodge

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119707283#Comment_119707283

Eleven years old! This is your second post about condolence cards (the other one was a 13 year old thread). Are you selling them?

Quitelife

As someone who lost a parent too young I still have the Mass cards years later and they brought comfort to read when times were low .

RIP.ie has taken a lot of this market now but id still send Mass cards and even special Mass intentions cards and people do be very appreciative of the effort I went to .

most people on boards seem to be atheists but there’s a very large amount of people in society who appreciate Mass cards .

Thinkingaboutit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119707348#Comment_119707348

Mass cards are always nice ways to evoke the departed even for those who don't believe, from what I see. People are grateful to me at least, and definitely my Mam who sends them most of all.

Graces7

Mass cards are a sign and assurance of loving sympathy and caring - and so much more - at a hard time.

looksee

Mod: This thread has been hauled back into life from 11 years ago, however the topic is still valid so I will leave it open.

Do remember though that this is the Christianity forum, which includes all aspects of Christianity.

Non-mod opinion - While Mass cards would be an obvious choice for Catholics, and may well be gratefully received by non-Catholics in the spirit in which they are given, it might be more considerate to think about the recipient and judge whether a Mass card, a Christian sympathy card or even a completely neutral card might be more appropriate.