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One is required to go to Confession if one has mortal sin upon one's soul. The conditions for committing a mortal sin are 1) that the act committed must involve a gravely serious act. 2) One must have full knowledge of the evil of the act. 3) One must give a full consent of the will (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1855, 1857)
For Catholics, there exists a grave obligation to attend Sunday mass. "The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation [this includes Sunday], unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor. Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2181).
Thus, if a Catholic knows that he is supposed to go mass on Sunday and that it is a grave sin not to do so, but he willfully decides not to go to mass, then yes a mortal sin is committed. And, if one desires to be forgiven of that mortal sin which has killed ones relationship with God than he/she must go to Confession.
If the person is lacking in knowledge of the sinfulness of the act or does not do so willingly (he can't get a ride to mass because his parents don't want to go), then the sin is not mortal but merely venial, wounding one's relationship with God but not killing it. In this case it is not necessary to go to Confession, however, a Catholic may decide to go if he/she wishes.
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You missed mass on Good Friday thought there was a mass at 10 am when you got there there was no mass Can you receive communion without going to confession?
Of course you missed mass on Good Friday. So did every other Catholic in the world. Yes. You can receive communion without going to confession. Jesus Christ died to save sinners. He came to seek and save the lost. Do not let a rule about going to confession separate you from Jesus. Confession is important. Jesus is more important.
What is the Catholic law concerning participation at Mass on Sunday?
To participate in the Eucharist, you must be a confirmed Catholic who is in a state of grace (i.e., who has not committed a mortal sin since the last confession). If you are not Catholic, it is permissible to attend mass, but not partake of the Eucharist.
Is not attending church on a Sunday a sin Catholic?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, missing Mass on a Sunday is a sin, if it is deliberate then it can easily be a mortal sin (for those who do not know, one mortal sin is all it takes, if you die with one mortal sin on your soul, you are denied heaven for eternity). It is covered in both the Ten Commandments and the Precepts of the Church, you must attend Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. You may not receive Holy Communion at Mass if you have previously missed a Sunday or Holy Day and have not been to confession.
What is the third reading in Catholic Sunday Mass?
The third reading is always the Gospel on a Sunday or Solemnity.
Where can one watch the Catholic Mass online?
Catholic Mass can be seen on The Daily Mass, Catholic TV, Sjccdalton, The Sunday Mass, and Saint Mary of Angels. Some of the sites have a daily Mass and others have selected services.
What are five important things about the Catholic church?
hmmm, God, mass, eucharist, confession, mortal sin,
Can a Sunday catholic mass begin on Saturday before 3 pm?
No
Can going to mass on Friday as a catholic make up for going Sunday?
no
What is the most popular thing to do after catholic mass?
On Sunday it is coffee and donuts
Is Vigil Saturday Catholic?
Catholic Church usually have a Vigil Mass on Saturday evening which satisfied their Sabbath duty to hear Mass on Sunday.
Can attendance at a Lutheran confirmation be used as a Roman Catholics Sun Mass obligation?
Absolutely not. Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass at a Roman Catholic Church. Absolutely not. Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass at a Roman Catholic Church.
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.
