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When addressing a Catholic Priest, I refer to him as:

Discussion in '2004 Archive' started by Salty, Dec 17, 2003.

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When addressing a Catholic Priest, I refer to him as:

  1. Father

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  2. Padre

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  3. Rev

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  4. Mr.

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  1. Salty

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    When addressing a Catholic Priest...
     
    #1 Salty, Dec 17, 2003
  2. Salty

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    I am sure you will reference Matt 23:9. First you may want to check out the catholic answer to that verse. You can find it at catholic answers This is dated info, so you may only be able to get it today. If someone is a bit smarter tham me, please cut and paste (I think that is what you call it) the article.
     
    #2 Salty, Dec 17, 2003
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    #3 rsr, Dec 17, 2003
  4. Salty

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    I am at a loss! :confused:
    Three people have said "other" but have given no explanation. Would like to know what and why. [​IMG] :rolleyes:
     
    #4 Salty, Dec 17, 2003
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    I answered "Mr.", but a good alternative for me would be to address him by his first name. Perhaps that is what the others meant.

    Of course, around here, "Bubba" is a good alternative.
     
    #5 Major B, Dec 17, 2003
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    I checked "other." Meaning I call them "Pastor." NEVER Father.
     
    #6 LadyEagle, Dec 17, 2003
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    Are these men ordained? If so, "Reverend" is the most widely accepted term.
     
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    I generally call people as they like to be called. If a Ph.D. wants to be known as "doctor," that's OK with me. If a priest likes to the called "father," then that's OK. If a preacher wants to be called "brother," I have no problem with it.

    "Sir" and "Ma'am" (or "Ms.") are safe bets in any case. I would not presume to call anyone by his or her first name alone unless I was already friendly.
     
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  9. Anthro

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    I am pretty much with rsr on this one. Doc B makes a good point, too. I almost always call Catholic priest "Father." However, if I sense someone takes pharisaical pride in their title, e.g., Pastor So-and-So, I will not fuel it by playing along. Also, high titles can tend to seperate us from others needlessly, and avoid them then too. I often request to not be called varied titles because of this.

    The article referenced is an EXCEEDINGLY more sound interpretation to the Scripture about not calling men "Father" then the legalistic one fundamentalist Baptists impose on it.
     
    #9 Anthro, Dec 17, 2003
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    "Other." If I were to address one I might say something like "Hey you in that silly black collar!"
     
    #10 Alcott, Dec 17, 2003
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    "Father" is the traditional honorific for a Roman priest, and so common courtesy dictates that I address him as such.

    The alternative to courtesy is spite. Take your pick.
     
    #11 Ransom, Dec 18, 2003
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    I chose other. In actuality, I do not remember ever being in a situation where I addressed a Catholic priest. However, if I were in such a position, I would not call him father, but I would not be disrespectfully either. I would phrase my sentences where I could use the term sir or mister.
     
    #12 Terry_Herrington, Dec 18, 2003
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    I was raised Catholic, but I would not address a priest with "Father". I prefer the term "Sir". God is my Father. And my father is "Dad".
     
    #13 moira3, Dec 18, 2003
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    I never address a priest as "father" but I tend to use "brother".
     
    #14 Paul of Eugene, Dec 18, 2003
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    Hey, Terry, Thanks for writing my post for me. [​IMG] (Except I chose "Mr.)
     
    #15 Artimaeus, Dec 18, 2003
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    I'm on a first name basis with a couple of them. So it's Hans or Bas or Bernhard etc.
    'Meneer pastoor' seems to work well with older conservative village priests who speak Dutch.
     
    #16 mioque, Dec 18, 2003
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    Ordained~Reverend, if not Brother so and so.
     
    #17 Gib, Dec 18, 2003
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    I'd address him by his name, Fred, Charles, Tony, or whatever ... Much the same as I talk with others, rarely use any honorific.

    Regards
    Bob
     
    #18 Bob Farnaby, Dec 18, 2003
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    Rev. to be respectful
     
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    Other. First name.

    I don't call my mechanic "Mechanic Nev", or auto-electrician "Auto-Electrician Scott", or even my mate over the road "Computer Genius and Parts Salesman Terry"....I find the whole title thing very silly. Got me beat why people needed to be reminded of their job...

    Taxi Driver Pete.. :D
     
    #20 Pete, Dec 18, 2003
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