Some people think that kids who make any noise at Mass need to be in a sound-proof room (i.e. a “cry room”) so they don’t bother anybody. Here’s the deal: The average “cry room” holds like 5 families.

"Madam, you don't have to leave,'' he said. "Your baby's not bothering me.'' "Yes,'' the woman replied, "but you're bothering my baby.'' For those times when a baby is disturbing a worship service, ...

The small sign hanging outside the old sanctuary of the downtown church simply read “Cry Room.” The words caught the eye of the visitor who had stopped by to see the pastor of the church. To prevent ...

We need to celebrate the noise of children. What a beautiful noise to hear at Mass. It’s the sound of a living, breathing, growing Church. Some people think that kids who make any noise at Mass need ...