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When You Visit

Visiting a new church can be intimidating

What should I wear? Where do I park? Where do my kids go?

We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or talk with an usher when you visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

We want you to feel comfortable and we want our church to be a reverent place where our minds are lifted to God. We are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. We encourage you to put on your "Sunday best," not for us, but to acknowledge the beauty of what we do in our liturgy. Liturgical ministers are especially encouraged to dress so as not to be a distraction to those present.

How do I get to St. Benedict Cathedral?

Our parish is located at 1328 Lincoln Avenue  Evansville, IN 47714. Here is a map.

Where should I park?

You can park on the street surrounding the church or in our parking lot behind the church and school.

Where do my children go?

We encourage you to keep your children with you throughout Mass. We love your children and we want them with us! Their cries remind us of the cry of all of humanity for God. But if you feel they are too much of a distraction for yourself or you are feeling self-conscience, you can take them to the narthex where there is a little more room for them to wiggle.

I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of the our parishioners. However, we do have worship aids located in each pew that provide you with the order of the mass, the postures, and the words to each prayer. If you don't see a worship aid in your pew, ask an usher, and they will be happy to bring you one.

I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?

Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.

Am I expected to put money in the offering?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here. 

I have a hearing problem, is there any special assistance?

You can contact our parish office to find out how to get a receiver for our sound system. If you have a fancy hearing aid, you might even be able to tune right into our frequency.