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How do you address a priest?
- Thread starter Salty
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My neighbor, for 30+ years, his name is Bob. About 5 years ago I noticed him wearing the "collar". So I asked Bob, what's up with the collar? He said he'd been ordained by his Episcopalian Church. I still call him Bob.
About the same time, 5 years ago, I was sent down to an Episcopalian Church that our roofing company was doing a Hurricane Replacement. It had some structural damage and I was supposed to meet the Pastor about getting some things set up. Turns out the Pastor was a she. So I asked her, "Ma'am, what do your people call you?" And she looked straight at her grounds superintendent and she said "Most of the time they mess with me and call me Father". In All my interactions with her I simply called her Ma'am. That's the best she was going to get out of me.
About the same time, 5 years ago, I was sent down to an Episcopalian Church that our roofing company was doing a Hurricane Replacement. It had some structural damage and I was supposed to meet the Pastor about getting some things set up. Turns out the Pastor was a she. So I asked her, "Ma'am, what do your people call you?" And she looked straight at her grounds superintendent and she said "Most of the time they mess with me and call me Father". In All my interactions with her I simply called her Ma'am. That's the best she was going to get out of me.
Do you send him to hell?How do I address a priest?
I wrap him in bubble wrap and stick a mailing label on his forehead.
To Whom It May Concern...
BTW, when my second son was to be married, the stationers that printed invitations had a fit with wording of the names/titles. She was a pastor's daughter; he is mine and Teresa's son and wife was an alternative health doctor
Finally printed:
The Reverend Pastor Theodore and Mrs Mary _______
and
The Reverend Doctor Robert and Mrs. Doctor Teresa Griffin . . .
My son (25 years later) said on the anniversary of his ordination that nobody has ever called him "reverend"
Finally printed:
The Reverend Pastor Theodore and Mrs Mary _______
and
The Reverend Doctor Robert and Mrs. Doctor Teresa Griffin . . .
My son (25 years later) said on the anniversary of his ordination that nobody has ever called him "reverend"
When someone call me and I do not know - and calls me be my first name - I immediately reply "This is MR. Salty.
HIPPA rules prohibit one from passing on medical information about a person to another without authorization.
If I were to miss-dial or if the number was incorrect, an unauthorized person would know that a Mr. Salty had seen a cardiologist on a certain date for a test.
And if I left a message on their answering machine, they would even know the results.
By using the common first name we reduce that problem.
Once YOU identify yourself as MR. SALTY, I would, with confidence, pass on the information I previously notified you that I would pass on.
Rob
Lodic
Well-Known Member
I've never really thought about it, and don't want to become legalistic about this question. Addressing him as "Father" is just a form of respect. It's more like a title, as I would never refer to a priest as "Your Eminence" nor any other "intimate" title. Not so different from referring to Protestant pastors by their preferred titles.
mminer237
New Member
I generally don't address people. I think I'd go with "sir" when talking with him, but I wouldn't have a problem calling one "Father XXXX" if needed. I may not believe in such things myself, but I'd be respectful of others' beliefs and recognize that he is such to many people.
I would go with my default of "Sir", which goes for any male I come across, even some younger than me if their honor is sufficient.
For Catholics I would not use "Father" in any circumstance. "Brother", "Pastor" or "Reverend" could be used if I see fruit of regeneration after a relationship has developed.
For Lutherans, depending on the Church, I may use all the above except for "Father" for the verse you cited Salty, even if I don't have a relationship with any of them.
For Catholics I would not use "Father" in any circumstance. "Brother", "Pastor" or "Reverend" could be used if I see fruit of regeneration after a relationship has developed.
For Lutherans, depending on the Church, I may use all the above except for "Father" for the verse you cited Salty, even if I don't have a relationship with any of them.
If I feel that the person has accepted a title that is not biblical I will not use that title. If I feel they are a Christian will call them brother.
If the person has accepted a title that they are not intitled for I will simply use their name.
If they voice an expectation of me using their title then I will then explain in very clear words why I cannot.
If the person has accepted a title that they are not intitled for I will simply use their name.
If they voice an expectation of me using their title then I will then explain in very clear words why I cannot.
First of all I call no man of the cloth... Father or Reverend... Both are reserved for God... Our ministers are either preacher or pastor if they have leadership of a church... We don't have any bishops either... Brother Glen
Psalm 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
Sup Holmes!!
not homes since we share little in common
not homes since we share little in common
I found this closed thread - it is about 10 years old - that has some interesting info
why do ministers call themselves, "Reverend?"
why do ministers call themselves, "Reverend?"