Is it OK for a Catholic to go to a temple?

Yes, if they want. Many synagogues are welcoming of visitors-as long as they aren’t there to proselytise. My late father, although halachically Jewish, was raised Catholic and he used to go to synagogue when they needed him to be the 10th man for a minyan.

How does the synagogue compare to a Catholic church?

Synagogues are, for the most part, independent community organizations. Each building is funded by a community of Jews, and there is no central authority that governs this house of worship. The Catholic Church, on the other hand, has a hierarchical structure and a central authority.

Do you not know your body is the temple of God?

In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV), he asks, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” The context of this astounding assertion pertains to the avoidance of sexual immorality.

What does the Catholic Church teach about the body?

Thus, the Church teaches that a person can neither despise nor dispose of his or her bodily life, but must “regard [the] body as good and to hold it in honor since God has created it and will raise it up on the last day” (Catholic Church 1997, n. 364).

What came first Judaism or Catholicism?

Christianity started as a movement within Judaism in the mid-1st century. Worshipers of the diverging religions initially co-existed, but began branching out under Paul the Apostle. In 380, Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire, and a power on its own after the Fall of Rome.

What is difference between soul and spirit Catholic?

It refers to the part of man that connects and communicates with God. Our spirit differs from our soul because our spirit is always pointed toward and exists exclusively for God, whereas our soul can be self-centered. The joy, comfort and peace of God’s presence can only be experienced through our spirit.

Should I tell the Catholic Church that I am Jewish?

Your Catholic practice is clearly important and meaningful to you, and it sounds like it will be the basis of your life going forward, as well as of any family you create. If you stay on the Catholic spiritual path, as you intend to do, I would suggest saying that you have Jewish heritage, rather than that you are Jewish.

How to find the right synagogue for You?

How to Find the Right Synagogue for You. In traditional synagogues women should wear dresses with sleeves and men should wear clean, pressed slacks and shirts Most synagoguesprefer jacket and tie. Some synagogues are tolerant of women in slack suits; others are not. Check the local policy before sallying forth.

Can you bring a cigar to a Jewish synagogue?

In traditional Judaism, writing is prohibited on Shabbat and holi­days, so needless to say, don’t go to synagogue with your Bic sticking out of your breast pocket (or with cigars sticking out either—see no. 2 above). 9.

How do men and women sit in a synagogue?

If it is an Or­thodox synagogue, remember that men and women sit in separate areas. In a few synagogues the regular members have customary seats. Sometimes there are seat plaques to indicate such seats; at other times you just have to step (sit) carefully.