“Know you not that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” 1 Cor. 3:16

Clothing expresses the value which we place upon ourselves and the activities in which we are participating. Fashions in society change over time, however many of these fashions, because they are immodest or unbecoming, do not reflect our dignity as children of God. 

Our demeanour and clothing send a message to those around us which can either inspire or distract from devout participation at Holy Mass. Therefore, when we attend Holy Mass, we should not only prepare ourselves interiorly by prayer, but also consider our exterior presentation.

We express our love for God and for our fellow Mass attendees by dressing and acting in a manner which is reverent and modest.

To achieve this goal more effectively, we invite you to consider the following practical guidelines: