In my day!

After church ended (thank goodness) we had to stand with our parents while they chatted then walk home with our gloves on and bible at the side, very decorously without looking at any one in particular.
This was after Morning Mass at our beautiful Oamaru Basilica! Goodness me!

[Mags]

Blue jeans and fun! Something my mother would not have allowed me to wear to church. Also something I would not have been allowed to do at church. LOL! The times sure have changed!

[karenann]

Ahhh...yes, Maggiemae. I hear ya. Same here. Went alot with my Grandmother and she was STRICT! Still, it did teach me to respect my surroundings and definitely taught me manners. Not such a bad thing.

[Harry J Benson]

Yes and we had to wear suits with ties and white shirts.

[cheryl]

This looks fun,,and at least she went to church

[Maggiemae]

@karenann Yes, Karen - a respect for people as well as customs!

[Maggiemae]

@cheribug the shouts of fun after they all came out obviously came from happy children!

[Maggiemae]

@marlboromaam ..I suspect it might be for the better! Everyone seemed to be very happy!

[Maggiemae]

@hjbenson and probably with socks that match?

[Jim]

I think if my parents didn't smack me one of the nuns would have put a quick end to it

[Mags ッ]

Two more hours before I go to Church :)

Great photo :)

[Maggiemae]

@boogie But you are not going to slide down the railing! Or are you?

[Mags ッ]

ohhhh yes! hehe :)

[Nikki]

Haha sooooo cute

[Pat Knowles]

Ah yes I remember it well, twice a day to church. Mass & then Benediction in the afternoon !! In those days Sunday was a Sunday & have to say better for it too !!

[tony gig]

Beautiful Shot.

[karenann]

The respect for people and customs has disappeared, Maggie. I feel it everyday .. no matter where we go.