A cleric in a country town of central Italy is said to be offering free liquor to adults and cash to kids in an attempt to increase church participation, as a feature of a grocery store style dedication program.Father Gianfranco
Father Gianfranco Formenton of the church of Saint Martin in Trignano, by means of his Facebook declared that the reward plan would begin from July 2nd.
He additionally offered prosecco from his home district of Veneto and crisps blended with Communion wafers as snacks, however is for only owners with a “Mass Attendance Card.”
He likewise said that the congregation premises are air-conditioned and accessible for procure for birthday events and different occasions.
In a discussion with Il Messaggero newspaper, which first comment on the unusual creativity on Sunday, Father Formenton said that the idea was;
“born as a game, thought up with the youth members of the parish and mainly targeted towards them.”
“Every Sunday, at the end of Mass, I put a stamp on the card, to certify [the owner’s] attendance.
“It’s just a game, but it helps to remind everybody that faith is a commitment and, as such, it does not go on holiday,”
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