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Do you have to go to Mass again if you went to Christmas Mass on Saturday?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, if Christmas falls on a Saturday, you must attend Mass for the Holy Day, and then again on Sunday for the Sunday. In the United States, the obligation for a Holy Day is abrogated if the Holy Day falls on Saturday only for *some* Holy Days of Obligation - Christmas is NOT one of them.
Is the Assumption a holy day of obligation in 2009?
Yes, August 15. Officially this is considered a Holy Day of Obligation, but the US Bishops have abrogated the requirement to atttend Mass for certain Holy Days that fall on either Saturday or Monday, and Assumption is one of these. Thus, in the US there is no obligation to attend Mass on the Feast of the Assumption in 2009.
Should you go to mass on holy Thursday?
Yes it is a holy day of obligation.Actually, Holy Thursday, as well as Good Friday and Holy Saturday, is not a Holy day of Obligation. However, the church urges you to attend mass on these days, and it requires you to attend on Easter.
Is Ash Wednesday an Holy Day of Obligation?
No. While Ash Wednesday is an important day to Catholics as the beginning of the season of Lent, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Ash Wednesday is however a special holy day and a day of abstinence and penance.
Is Christmas a holy day?
Yes. It is a Holy day of Obligation.
Is St Stephens day a Holy Day of Obligation?
.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, St. Stephen's (the day after Christmas) is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
Is Nov 1 a holy day of obligation?
Yes, traditionally All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation but recently in Canada and the US, there has been granted special permission so that it has been changed so that it is not a day of obligation anymore. In some countries, it is not required that you attend mass on that day if it falls on a Saturday or a Monday. Otherwise, it is still in effect in certain countries outside Canada and the USA.
Is it okay to attend only Saturday mass?
.Catholic AnswerYes, a Catholic is required to attend Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. The Church has tried to make this easier by supplying a Sunday (or Holy Day) Mass on the evening preceding, thus Sunday Mass is celebrated in most Churches starting on Saturday evening and this fulfills your obligation.
Is January 1 a holy day of obligation in Los Angeles?
Yes. It is the Solemnity of the Blessed Vitgin Mary and a holy day of obligation.
Does a wedding Mass on Saturday afternoon count as a Sunday mass?
If you attend a wedding Mass or a sacramental Mass on Saturday, it DOES NOT fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation. To fulfill a Sunday or Holy Day obligation, a Mass on the previous day (the Vigil) must start at 4 pm or later and use the appropriate readings for that Sunday or Holy Day. Some Dioceses will allow variations (for example, different readings at a Sunday Confirmation Mass).
Do Catholics believe in going to church on Saturday?
The days do not matter, it's just that Sunday is considered a holy day. Catholics may fulfill their Sunday obligation by assisting at Mass on Saturday evening.
Why is Mary's feast day on January first?
Mary's Feast Day is on January 1st because it is part of the Christmas season. It is considered to be a holy day of obligation unless it falls on a Saturday or Monday.
