Observation of the Service Upon entering the Mayport Naval Station Chapel for Mass, I was in awe of the beautiful architecture and design of the dwelling. Large arches overlooked the entrance and exit of the chapel. The chapel was illuminated by stain glass windows. There were paintings of various biblical figures and notable figures in the history of the Roman Catholic …show more content…
Based on the Mass service, it is apparent that the involvement of children is encouraged in the rituals of the church. Despite my lack of participation, the members of the congregation still welcomed me and invited me to come back the following week. In this specific congregation, it is apparent that the majority of the members feel it’s important to welcome visitors. The members of the church all came from many different ethnic and sociocultural backgrounds. The church was very diverse and seemed accepting of people from all backgrounds. The congregation had people of all ages worshipping and appeared to have many young people and young families