Rites Of The Catholic Church

There are many different "rites" within the Catholic Church. A rite is not a different Church separated from the Catholic Church, such as the Baptist Church. Rather, it is a unique type of celebrating mass within the Catholic Church. Rites are important, because they are not protestant domination, so they are indeed in unity with the Church.

There are two main rites the Western Rites and the Eastern Rites. The Western Rites consist of more common rites with the Church, such as Roman Catholic. However, one example of a popular Eastern rite is the Maronite Rite. Lebanon is one of the few Catholic countries in the middle east, and whenever immigrants come to the United States they traditionally remain Maronite. Also, the Greek Church is very popular, as the Greek Orthodox Church is (which is not a Catholic Rite).

The Catholic Church has endured many wounds in its unity. However, Catholic Rites are a blessing from God, as they prevent further damage and schism. Instead, the authority of the Church has decided that different geological regions should have the right and power to control how mass is served. The only thing that the Church highly regards is the upkeep of the teachings and sacraments shared within the different rites. All of these rights can exist in harmony within the Church, as long as they convey the same doctrines as regarded by the Magisterium.
-Timmy Mashinski