Attending Sunday Mass

[silentscreamerz]

I was under the impression that attending Sunday MASS was mandatory; however, a friend of mine from work believes differently (he says he only goes sometimes himself), and now I can't find it in the Catechism. it does say that it's encouraged, and important, but not mandatory?
Thank you
S

Here we are - in the 'Ten Commandments' section under 'third

Comments

[anonymous]

It is a mortal sin to miss mass without a serious reason-- such as being too ill or caring for an ill child, etc. There *are* some specific instances in which one is not sinning by missing mass but they are limited to serious situations.

Yes, we are required by the Commandments and by Church law to attend Mass either or Sunday or Saturday vigil.

[anonymous]

Just because the majority of Catholics do not attend regular Sunday mass, does not mean that it no longer carries a serious, mortal sin status.

Mortal sin is Mortal sin, is mortal sin.

No matter how the secular media colors it. The ten commandments still stand! If you have missed mass regularly, then run do not walk to confession, and get back to regular attendance. You will never regret it! And the graces are out of this world!

It just pains me to see so many people idly toss away their inheritance of heaven that Jesus died on the cross for us for.
I want to be in that number when the Saints go marchin' in.
Hope you want it as well!