-->
-
In the Catholic Church, Holy Days of Obligation are the days on which practicing Catholics are obligated to attend Mass, including the Ascension, All Saints Day and Christmas. In addition, each Sunday is also considered a Holy Day of Obligation.
-
Fast Facts
- Holy Days of Obligation are considered a part of a commitment to the Catholic faith
- Catholics are required to attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligation
- If three of the Holy Days: January 1, August 15 and November 1, fall on a Saturday or a Monday, "precept to attend Mass is abrogated"United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: ...Holy Days of Obligation in the United States...
-
The Holy Days of Obligation in the United States
- January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
- Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
- August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
- December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
- December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
-
Canon 1247 of the Code of Canon Law
"On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. Moreover, they are to abstain from those works and aVairs which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord's day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body."The Vatican: Canon 1246 of the Code of Canon Law -
-
Related Mahalo Pages
God | The Roman Catholic Church | Jesus of Nazareth | The Bible | Bible Quotes | Christianity | The Vatican | John Paul II | Pope Benedict XVI | Christmas | Easter | All Saints Day | Lent | Advent | Christmas | Christmas Eve | How to Decorate a Christmas Tree | How to Become an Ordained Minister | How to Become a Priest
Categories
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
The Mahalo Top 7
-
Catholic Online: Holy Days of Obligation
catholic.org -
Wikipedia: Holy Day of Obligation
en.wikipedia.org -
The Vatican: Canon 1246 of the Code of Canon Law
vatican.va -
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: ...Holy Days of Obligation in the United States...
usccb.org -
Beginning Catholic: Catholic Holy Days of Obligation
beginningcatholic.com -
USF's Catholic Community: Holy Days of Obligation in the United States
catholicusf.org
-
Catholic Online: Holy Days of Obligation
-
-
Holy Days Of Obligation on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
-
@Colubriale HAHAHAHA, i know! that was assuming i've gone every single sunday, christmas & easter + a few holy days of obligation. :L
@kneehisocks | November 01, 2009 05:34 AM
-
-
Holy Days Of Obligation on Amazon | View All
-
Holy Days of Obligation - $14.95
Holy Days of Obligation is a collection of short stories which weaves together the family history of a working-class Catholic family. Set in industrial Ontario, the stories are narrated by Bertie, who is the oldest of nine children. Bertie ...
Amazon -
-
-
-
-
-
Questions and Answers About Holy Days Of Obligation | View All | Ask a Question
View All Holy Days Of Obligation Questions (3563) | Ask a QuestionIf your husband travels a lot (4-5 days out of the week), should you feel obligated to spend his days home with him? (7 Answers)Make time for him. Especially when it comes to matter of routine and mundane activities. A marriage is tough enough without special quality time together and you should make that ... read moreWhat is the day before Holy Week? (2 Answers)Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday or Great and Holy Thursday), is the Christian feast or holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper ... read more
Ask a Question about Holy Days Of Obligation 140 characters
