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11 Signs You Have Catholic Guilt

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11 Signs You Have Catholic Guilt
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Oh, Catholic guilt. The terrible, terrible feeling that comes along with being Catholic. If you were like me and raised in Catholic household and went to a Catholic school, you know this gut-wrenching feeling I'm referring to. It's not a fun feeling, but it's something that you can't avoid. Even if you aren't Catholic, but have hung around Catholics, it might just rub off on you. It's pretty contagious. So if you aren't sure whether or not you suffer from this special kind of guilt, here are 11 signs that you have Catholic guilt.

1. You are a chronic people-pleaser.

The word "no" is just not in your vocabulary. Can you help me with my homework? Yes. Can you drive me to the store? Yes. Do you always say yes? Yes.


2. The idea of skipping Church gives you hives.

Sleeping in on a Sunday? Nope. Better break out your Sunday best and sit your butt in that pew. God forbid you stop going to church in college (~me~). That's just something you'll never tell your parents.


3. When you make a joke about Catholicism, you feel a little sick to your stomach.

Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of great jokes making fun of Catholics. We're pretty easy to make fun of. But whenever you partake in one, it just doesn't feel right.


4. You can never pick out the restaurant.

The idea of someone not enjoying the food is worse than you eating at your least favorite burger joint. You'd rather eat soggy fries than see someone sad at dinner.


5. You apologize a lot.

When I say a lot, I mean a lot. Forget to say "bless you" when someone sneezes? I'm sorry. Forget to text your friend back? I'm sorry. Forget to ask for extra whip on your friends iced coffee? I'm so sorry.


6. You have to hold the door open for everyone.

You might as well be a professional. The thought of slamming the door in someone's face makes you cringe.


7. You can never lie.

Even if you wanted to, you're so bad at it you would never get away with it.


8. When something bad happens to you, you can't help but think you're being punished for not praying.

Let's be honest, it's hard to pray every single day. So when you don't and you spill your morning coffee all over your favorite shirt, you know what you did to deserve it.


9. You will always serve yourself last.

The idea of getting your food first is just unimaginable. You wouldn't even be able to enjoy your food if you did that.


10. You can never tell anyone you don't like their gift.

After all, they spent the time to pick out this gift for you. How can you possibly tell them you don't like it? You'll rock that ugly scarf until the day you die.


11. You will never say no to hanging out with a friend.

Even if you just want to watch Netflix from the comfort of your own bed, if someone wants to hang out, you have to say yes.


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