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Yes but as a Catholic every Sunday you have to go to Sunday Mass (you will be committing a mortal sin if you don't)
Actually it is, but you should already be going to mass that day because it is always on a Sunday, so it isn't listed as a holy day of obligation. So yes, you should go to mass, and yes it is considered a serious sin if you do not.
What else can I help you with?
Is Ascension Thursday a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church?
Yes, Ascension Thursday is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, meaning that Catholics are required to attend Mass on this day.
St. Patrick's day is a holy day of obligation for what religion in Ireland?
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics in Ireland.
What religion is Saint Patrick's Day a Holy Day of Obligation for?
Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Patrick's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics who live in Ireland as it is the feast day of their patron saint.
Is Christmas Day considered a holy day of obligation?
No, Christmas Day is not considered a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. However, it is a major feast day and is widely celebrated by Catholics around the world.
Is 6 December a holy day of obligation?
No, but December 8 is, the feast of the Immaculate Conception
What is the feast of the Ascension?
A special Mass is celebrated with readings about the Ascension Special antiphons (prayers with responses) remind the people that Jesus ascended into heaven to prepare a place in heaven for all faithful believers
Does the Catholic Church recognize the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul?
Yes the Church recognizes the feast day. However, in the United States it is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
Is September 8 a holy day of obligation?
No, 8th September is not a Holy day of Obligation, but it is a Feast Day (The birth of the Virgin Mary). Catholics should celebrate in some way, you can go to Mass, but don't have to; Consider visiting a Shrine of Our Lady and saying the Rosary there, bringing flowers etc... On the other hand, 8th December, nine months earlier, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, IS a Holy Day of Obligation (Unless it's a Sunday)
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.
How did the feast of the Assumption become a Holy Day of Obligation?
To the best of my knowledge, the Assumption has been a Holy Day of Obligation since 1950. It was in 1950 that Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption as a dogma of the faith. It has always been believed, but it was never defined before 1950. When the Holy Father raised it to a dogma, I assume that he also made it a Holy Day of Obligation. My A Catholic Dictionary was published in 1957 so it mentions the Assumption along with the fact that it is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary a holy day of obligation?
There are several feasts and solemnities regarding Mary. The following are Holy Days of Obligation: the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1), the Solemnity of the Assumption (Aug 15), and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 8).
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.
