Days of Obligation |
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Catholics believe that there are some days during the year that are so special that every Catholic should go to Mass to celebrate. In the Bible, St. Paul said it was important to come to church, and to encourage others to attend, too. (The Bible, Hebrews chapter 10 verse 25). |
| Every Sunday counts as one of those special days, and there are seven others. Sometimes they are called 'Holy Days'. Because Catholics say they ought to go to Mass, these days are sometimes called 'Days of Obligation' or 'Holy Days (Holidays) of Obligation'. | |
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These seven days to remember are:
In some countries these days are bank holidays, and schools have a day off. In England only some are holidays. When people are at work there are Masses at different times, including the evening, to make it easier for people to attend. When the date falls on a Saturday or a Monday, the Mass is usually celebrated on the Sunday. |
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The Stations of the Cross |
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Go back to 'I Go To A Roman Catholic Church' |