Difficulty getting to mass

[almostfound]

So my parents are Christian but they’re not very adamant about going to church. I remember that even as a child we only went on Easter and (maybe) Christmas. I have been able to convince my mother to drive me before I had a car but could only manage to do so a couple of times.
Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and I received my own car! I thought this would be a gift from God (and my parents) so that I could drive to mass on my own. Unfortunately, my mother only wants me to go to our specific family church that’s a bit of a drive away and she doesn’t want me driving that far. I have talked about going to a church nearer to us but she still basically says I’m not allowed to drive myself their because we should only be going to “our” church (even though we only go there twice a year as it is…). My dad isn’t as strict about me driving places but my mom is kind of “in charge” of the family so he just agrees with whatever she says.
I know my mom just cares for me and is trying to keep me safe but I’m stuck. I know I should obey my parents but I should also be going to church on Sundays. Is it a sin if I don’t go because it would be disobeying my mother? Or should I be going even if she’s not allowing me to go? I feel like either way I’m guilty of either disobeying God or my mother. Any advice on what to do or what to say to convince my mother to allow me to go to mass would be helpful.

 

[thistle]

If you are an adult then make your own mind up.

Its not clear if the Church your mother wants to go to is a Catholic Church or not

 

[1ke]

When you are an adult you can make your own decisions. Right now, obey your parents.

It doesn’t sound like you are a Catholic. You do not have an obligation to attend Mass on Sundays if you are not a Catholic. And if you were a Catholic, but not allowed to attend Mass by your parents, there would also be no sin on your part.

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, you can pursue that when you are an adult. It’s not that far away. Be patient.

 

[CoeurRempli]

From what I understand, there is a closer church nearby but your parents want you to go to your family church, which is farther away and they do not want you driving so far. Is this correct?

Are you an adult? If not you may just have to wait, if you explain how important it is for your to go to Mass and they still say no.

I can relate to your story. I started attending church when I left for university. My parents were not happy with the idea of me going to church, but slowly they got used to it and realized it was important to me.

 

[Mtatum1958]

From your statements, I am assuming you are not yet legally an independent adult. If correct, you have an obligation to obey your parents in this. If you haven’t, can you explain your desires and reasons you would like to attend this church? If the answer is no, well, I know it might be hard but listen to them (or your Mom).

Continue to learn about the faith.