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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.
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.
What is a Catholic Holyday?
There really is no such term as a Catholic Holyday, the term is "HolyDay of Obligation". A Catholic Holyday of Obligation is a day in which it is required that you attend the Mass. Holydays are Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, days when it is a grave sin to miss Mass.
How many days a week should Catholics go to Mass?
Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass every Sunday, as it is a holy day of obligation. Some may also choose to attend Mass on weekdays as a way to deepen their faith and connect with God, but it is not mandatory.
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.
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.
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.
What is a holy day of oblgation?
A holy day of obligation is a day when Catholics are required to attend Mass and abstain from work. These days are typically associated with important events in the Catholic liturgical calendar, such as feast days or solemnities. Missing Mass on a holy day of obligation without a valid reason is considered a serious matter in the Catholic faith.
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.
Is all of the Triduum Holy Days of Obligation?
.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Triduum, the shortest liturgical season of the year, starts with the beginning of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening, and ends with the beginning of the Easter Vigil at dark on Holy Saturday evening. It includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. None of those days are of Obligation.
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.
