{"id":385,"date":"2021-02-02T01:59:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T16:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.osaka-umeda-church.jp\/en\/?page_id=385"},"modified":"2021-02-04T21:52:39","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T12:52:39","slug":"newcomers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/osakaumeda.osaka.catholic.jp\/en\/newcomers\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What kind of place is the Church?<\/h2>\n<p>A place to rest and pray. We also value the fellowship between people and strive to respect and recognize each other. It is also a place where everyone can gather regardless of country, status, occupation or gender.<\/p>\n<h2>Can anyone enter?<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, please do not hesitate to come and visit us. The doors of the church are always open for those who want to come in and pray, relax with the Lord and thereby find meaning to life.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I participate in the Mass (Eucharistic celebration)?<\/h2>\n<p>Non-believers can also participate in the Mass with us. If you are interested, why don&#8217;t you try it once? Mass is the most important prayer in the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n<h2>What do you do?<\/h2>\n<p>Every Sunday at mass, we worship God, listen to the words of the Bible and use it as food for our lives.<\/p>\n<h2>What should I pray for?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIn times of pain\u201d, of course. It is okay to pray when in trouble. But first of all, it would be good to pray and thank God for your health and happiness.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is a priest?<\/h2>\n<p>One who teaches Jesus\u2019 teachings, prays and guides people to God. As Catholic priest, he presides over the Eucharistic celebration and performs other liturgical services.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is God?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cHeavenly Father\u201d who loves us and wants to save us. He is always close to us and protects us.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you have wedding in the church?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, even if you are not a Catholic you can participate in the marriage seminar and have wedding. Come to church and consult the priest. We will be happy to help you get started.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?<\/h2>\n<p>Both are Christian and the Bible is the same, but there are some differences in their interpretations and teachings. In terms of the number of believers, many Christians in the world belong to the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church (meaning \u2018universal\u2019) has only one teaching in the world. The Supreme Leader is the Pope (Holy Father) living in Rome. 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