Although I am Christian, my DH was raised Catholic. So whenever we went to a catholic service, I did NOT take the bread and wine - because that's reserved for Catholics. I stood up for the songs and sang them - you would probably feel most comfortable standing and "blending in". A few other things Catholics do is they touch their heads with water when they come in the church, kneel before they sit down in the pew and then kneel before the service. I don't do any of those. I just walk in and sit in my seat. Personally, I don't kneel, either. My DH's uncle is a non believer, either, but he'll go to church and sit with the family. Can't remember if he stands or not but definitely doesn't take communion.
Hopefully, the church will be a more open one. Ours allows Catholics to do their kneeling and crossing and stuff, and everyone is welcome to take communion.
Essentially, you're showing respect by being there. The rest I think is up to you and your comfort level.
Hugs, Alicia.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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