Missing Holy Days of obligation (Sundays)

[J.R]

I know that the 3rd commandment tells us to keep the Lord’s day holy. Can someone tell me other then that where does it say that missing Sunday Mass is a mortal sin? I can’t find it in the documents of the 2nd Vatican Council. God Bless all

 

[Lance_O]

J.R.:

I know that the 3rd commandment tells us to keep the Lord’s day holy. Can someone tell me other then that where does it say that missing Sunday Mass is a mortal sin? I can’t find it in the documents of the 2nd Vatican Council. God Bless all

Hello J.R.-
I think you may find what you a looking for in the Cathechism of Catholic Church (CCC) #2181. Just incase you don’t own a CCC, this link will take you very close to the listed reference.

Cathechism of the Catholic Church .

I hope this helps you some.

Take care and God Bless,
Lance

 

[Todd_Easton]

The Code of Canon Law says:

Canon 1247 On Sundays and other holydays of obligation, the faithful are obliged to assist at Mass. They are also to abstain from such work or business that would inhibit the worship to be given to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, or the due relaxation of mind and body.

Canon 1248 §1 The obligation of assisting at Mass is satisfied wherever Mass is celebrated in a catholic rite either on a holyday itself or on the evening of the previous day.

§2 If it is impossible to assist at a eucharistic celebration, either because no sacred minister is available or for some other grave reason, the faithful are strongly recommended to take part in a liturgy of the Word, if there be such in the parish church or some other sacred place, which is celebrated in accordance with the provisions laid down by the diocesan Bishop; or to spend an appropriate time in prayer, whether personally or as a family or, as occasion presents, in a group of families.