I’m struggling a lot right now trying to comprehend some things in faith right now. I’m a Catholic and I go to Mass every week. A few months ago a friend invited me along to her church which is non-denominational. I tagged along just for the sake of tagging along. I went to Saturday Mass to fulfill my weekly obligation as well. Anyhow, my dad, a Baptist who has been away from the church for about 30 years decided to check this church out. He loved it and has been going ever since. I have been tagging along with him after first having gone to Mass (either Saturday or early Sunday morning). My mom, became curious as to why my dad was suddenly going to church again. She tagged along with us this morning after going with me to Mass. She loved it there. I’m almost frightened that she’s going to try and switch churches. If she does, I’ll be the only Catholic in my household. She says she is a Catholic but she used to miss Mass for months at a time and she doesn’t believe in confession. Well, I firmly believe in going to mass every Sunday. I, well, a question that popped into my mind is, is it a sin to miss mass or to miss church period? For example, if someone who is a Catholic goes to Mass but one weekend ends up going to a church where it isn’t Mass… I guess what I’m trying to ask is why must if be Mass we attend, why can’t it be a church service where we worship God? Some people say it doesn’t matter where you go to church as long as you’re praying and worshiping the Lord. They don’t get why it has to be mass and not just service. I have been asked this question by a friend and I found I didn’t have a clear answer. Could you please help? Thank you!!!
