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Dismissal of Non-Catholics After Mass of the Catechumens
« on: April 11, 2021, 11:23:07 AM »
In ancient times, when the Mass of the Catechumens ended, and before the Offertory began, the deacon directed the Catechumens and all non-Catholics to leave.

When did this change?  Were there any decrees ending this law or practice, or was it just a custom that ceased over time?  

How would you respond to a Catholic today who says that it's sacrilegious for an unbeliever to attend Mass after the Mass of the Catechumens has ended?