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May I Play a Protestant Organ?

Question:

As a practicing Catholic, may I be a paid substitute organist at a Protestant church?

Answer:

According to present discipline, yes, as long as there is nothing contrary to Catholic faith or morals in the songs you accompany. Usually, this is not the case. The hymns of some sects, not precisely Protestant—such as Christian Scientists or Mormons or Unitarians—more often present problems, but usually mainstream Protestants and Evangelicals have music that is not contrary to Catholic teaching.

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