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Catholicism is not an individualistic religion, rather it is a social religion. As such, it is fitting for the Christian community to come together to publicly worship God. As well, the Church wishes to provide the Faithful with the sacraments, such as Confession and the Holy Eucharist which are usually provided at Sunday Mass. As well, the Mass is the greatest and most powerful of prayers which gives many graces to those that attend and participate in it.
At the very least, the Church imposes this upon its members in order that people whose natural inclination is to do the very least will have an added incentive to not become lax in their religion. Someone who does not actively participate in their religion will slowly become removed from it, if not abandon its practical application or even beliefs over time due to neglect or distraction. Every human being is required by their nature to render worship and gratitude to God as Creator and Redeemer and the Church sees to it that this obligation is fulfilled by the Faithful in a timely and consistant manner.
Life is short and any of us could die at any point by accident, disease, natural catastrophe. We all have to be aware of how fragile is the Human condition. We go to Mass to give thanks to God for everything ( Eukarist : Thanksgiving )and to motivate each other to live in sanctity. As most if not all Christians we go to listen The Word of God (the readings of The Bible), to listen the preaching ( Homily) which help us understand His Word better, we share the Body and Blood of Christ with the Communion eating the unleavened bread changed to the Real presence of Christ throughout the theological phenomena called transubstanciation We believe that God the Faher sent His Son who through his sacrifice, humilliation, suffering and death we have the opportunity to be redeemed if we commit sin. We are grateful to God because He has manifested His love to us that way. Although the Liturgy of the Mass is common to Catholics around the world in any particular day, the priest who celebrates, the homilies, the music, the participation, the joy, the humor during that celebration can make a difference from one church-Parrish to another. Go to one where you feel welcomed or simply go to Mass for its intrinsec value of the presence of God in His Word or as The Bread of Life.
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Is it wrong for a Roman Catholic to go to an Anglican church?
It's not wrong, they both worship the same God, however they can't really take communion in each others churches. Also, you can not use attendance at an Anglican service to take the the place of the requirement to attend a Catholic Mass on Sunday.
Should it be each of the teachers take attendance or each of the teachers takes attendance?
Definatly each of the teachers take attendance.
Did the colonists of Maryland go to church on Sunday?
The entire purpose of chartering Maryland was to form a colony where Catholics could safely go to Mass each Sunday without fear of persecution.
What day does France go to Church?
In the Catholic Church, not many. France used to be one of the highest countries in church attendance. I think now it is down to only 4% of catholics who attend Mass regularly. In the US, where it used to be 70% in the 1970's, it is down to less than 20%.
How do you think attendance figures for Major League Baseball games are odtained?
Each team submits the attendance of every game they play.
When do Orthodox Christians go to mass?
They should go every Sunday, and at other times during the week when the Divine Liturgy (mass) is held. Not all Orthodox Christians go each week, but it is a requirement that they should not miss a Liturgy for more than 3 Sundays in a row.
How many Roman Catholics are in the Senate?
The link below lists the number of Catholics in each country.
How many Catholics die each day?
As there are Catholics in every country in the world, many of them underground (in China, etc.), there really is no way to come by this kind of information. We don't even have an accurate count of how many Catholics are alive each day.
Is there attendance required in college?
Attendance policies vary by college and even by individual professors. Some professors may require attendance as part of their grading criteria, while others may not. It is important to check the syllabus and course policies for each class to understand the attendance expectations.
Does attendance get taken in college?
Yes, attendance is often taken in college, but it varies depending on the professor and the class. Some professors may take attendance regularly, while others may not. It is important to check the syllabus and class policies to understand the attendance expectations for each course.
How many Catholic masses are celebrated on Sunday?
The number of Catholic Masses celebrated on Sunday varies widely depending on the parish size, location, and community needs. Typically, many parishes hold multiple Masses throughout the day to accommodate worshippers, often offering services in the morning, afternoon, and evening. In larger cities, it is not uncommon for a single parish to have five or more Masses on Sunday. Overall, millions of Catholics attend Mass each Sunday worldwide.
Do Catholics celebrate Mother's Day?
Yes, Catholics do celebrate Mother's Day each year. Catholics celebrate every holiday that other people celebrate such as Thanksgiving and 4th of July.
