Is it a sin to not attend mass?

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No, you are not. Especially right now you are not, if that is what you are asking.

If you are sick, you are excused. If you have to work, or care for a sick child, or have no way to get there despite your best efforts, you are excused.
 
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It is a sin to be negligent about attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Obviously, during the current state of affairs our obligation to attend Mass has been dispensed.
 
The Church affords the faithful every consideration on the “Sunday obligation”.
It is necessary for us to render due worship to GOD by participating every Sunday of the Sacrifice to GOD that is the mass. If we cannot participate because we are at work the Church has provided the “Vespers mass” which is offered on Saturday typically in the afternoon or early evening depending on the diocese. And we are relieved of the duty to participate is we are sick or caring for someone who’s sick. Also in extreme circumstances the Bishop can suspend the requirement temporarily within his diocese.
Of course the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains all about proper worship and why we must participate in the mass. It is after all good for us.
Hope this helps.
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I think that I watched a YouTube video about going to mass or something like that
 
If you’re ill, you may stay home. We’re all staying home now w the COVID 19. There is mass on TV. EWTN.COM is a good sight for Catholic teachings, prayers, etc.
We can’t chose a Spirts game or TV to keep us away. Mass is our joy. WE WANT TO BE THERE. May our Father help you to have a love for Him & the Mass. in Jesus name. Amen
 
It should also be noted that everything in this thread is only referring to the Masses for Sundays or holy days of obligation.

There are Masses every day of the week in many areas, when we’re not having a COVID shutdown. But outside of Sunday and holy days of obligation, we are not required to attend them, and it is not a sin to miss them, or come to them late, or whatever. Many people choose to attend a daily Mass as a way of being close to Jesus; it’s their personal choice, not something they’re required to do.
 
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I think that I watched a YouTube video about going to mass or something like that
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Your profile says you are “Christian and maybe Catholic.” First, I’d note that if you’re not actually catholic yet, you aren’t obligated to attend mass at all, although you’re of course welcome to.

It seems like you’re just learning about the church…if I were you, I wouldn’t get your information from YouTube videos. You have no way of knowing if the person posting it is legitimate or knows what they’re talking about. If you’re interested in becoming catholic, I’d suggest you approach a priest and discuss the possibility of enrolling in RCIA. You need to make sure you’re learning about the faith from people who are qualified to teach it, not random people on YouTube.
 
Currently the obligation to attend mass is suspended due to COVID-19. Under ordinary circumstances, you do not need to attend if you are ill or unable to attend for a valid reason.
 
I am pretty sure that the obligation is suspended everywhere right now.

In regular times, one is not obligated if they are sick, caring for the sick, if they have to work, if it is impossible to get to Mass. We are not bound to do the impossible.
 
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