To welcome our Blessed Savior into the world, and to give Him thanks and praise for coming to save us.
Roman Catholic AnswerMidnight Mass has been a tradition everywhere in the Church for most of its existence, as the tradition is that Jesus was born then.
The Pope has allowed priests to celebrate three Masses on Christmas Day, the first Mass is at midnight, then one at dawn, and one during the day. The Mass at midnight is the very first Mass of Christmas.
There is no prescribed meal for Catholics after Midnight Mass. People eat whatever is customary for their family or culture.
There are dozens of Holy Family Catholic Churches in the US. I feel confident that ALL of them will have a midnight mass. Holy Family Church exist in: Orlando FL Brentwood TN Middletown MD Mitchelville MD plus many more
Usually when people are hearing Mass in a Church, they are referred to as the "congregation".
Catholics have always assisted at Mass in a Church.
Yes. In Catholic churchs people go to church at midnight on Christmas Eve. There are usally lots of candles and Christmas decorattons Or at least its Christmas Eve at the start, at the end its Christmas! Im not sure about other religions.
He knew people couldn't stay up to midnight. Also he has mass in the morning. ____ Had nothing to do with people staying up past midnight. The current Pope (Benedict) has some health issues that made it difficult for him to do both the midnight mass and the morning one. The official reason given was the Pope had a very hectic schedule and this would accommodate him.
The Nativity of the Lord provides for three separate Masses, the Mass at Midnight, the Mass at Dawn, and the Mass during the Day. Every priest may celebrate three Masses on this day. The new Missal also provides for an anticipated Mass on the evening before (on 24 December).
Seafood, Paella
Go to Confession.
They leave it, go to Midnight Mass, and then eat it.