IS getting a tattoo a sin?

[mfelix15]

If a catholic gets a tattoo is it a sin? if so how grave, venial? mortal sin?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should help you understand the Church’s position on tattoos and body piercings. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
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• Has the church said anything official about body piercing and tattoos
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