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Do catholics have an obligation to attend mass on Sundays and holy days?
Yes
When must we go to mass?
On Sundays and on various holy days of obligation throughout the year.
Is it true that catholics celebrate liturgy only on Sundays and holy days?
No, the Mass is celebrated every day.
Why are the Holy Days of obligation so important?
Roman Catholic AnswerHoly Days of Obligation technically are all Sundays of the Year plus. The Days that we commonly refer to as "Holy Days of Obligation" are those Solemnities that do NOT fall on Sunday, but are just as important as Sundays, so we treat them the same way that we treat Sunday, we attend Mass, and rest, as far as possible, from unnecessary work.
In the Catholic Church at what age does requirement to attend Holy Days of Obligation end?
It never ends. As long as a person is physically able to assist at Mass that person is obligated to go on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
Is not going to church a mortal or venial sin?
Not going to mass on Sundays or holy days is considered a mortal sin in the Catholic Church.
How many Sunday's in lent?
Six, or maybe none. There are 40 days in Lent. However if you count the number of days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (the day before Easter) you find there are 46 days. The extra days are 6 Sundays. These Sundays are not really part of Lent. So if you give up chocolate for Lent you can eat it on Sundays. If you give up something more important like sarcasm or endeavor to do some good work then I suggest you keep up the effort on Lenten Sundays.
Are there 30 days in lent not counting Sundays?
No. There are 40 days in Lent, not counting Sundays.
How many days are in year excluding Sundays?
A typical year has 365 days. Since there are 52 weeks in a year, this means there are 52 Sundays, which accounts for 52 days. Therefore, excluding Sundays, there are 365 - 52 = 313 days in a year. In a leap year, there would be 314 days excluding Sundays.
Which are the 40 days of lent?
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and runs up to and including Holy Saturday. That is actually 46 calendar days, but the 6 Sundays during Lent are traditionally ignored as they are the Sabbath.
How many Sundays are in the Easter Season?
Six, or maybe none. There are 40 days in Lent. However if you count the number of days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (the day before Easter) you find there are 46 days. The extra days are 6 Sundays. These Sundays are not really part of Lent. So if you give up chocolate for Lent you can eat it on Sundays. If you give up something more important like sarcasm or endeavor to do some good work then I suggest you keep up the effort on Lenten Sundays.
When did the season of lent begin in the year 1880?
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter" and the reverent spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the Resurrection.
