Missing Mass

[sammy5358]

Is it an absolute no questions asked sin to miss mass ?

I have a disabled child (adult) and in order for us to leave the house we have to take her with us (can’t be left alone). It is a difficult job as she is heavy and we do not have the proper equipment to make it easy. When we are not up to the task we simply do not go and also when it is dangerous (winter) for us to slip with her wheelchair. We do go separately when we can, but I would always rather go as a family.

Any thoughts ?

Thanks

Sammy

 

[Apagano]

There are almost always exceptions… but if you are able to attend Mass separately, then not taking advantage of that might be sinful. It might not be permissible to miss Mass just because you want to go as a family. In my opinion it is more important to meet the obligation.

 

[KP3243]

If you miss Holy Mass due to illness or some other serious condition or reason which seems to be what you are describing then no. If your daughter has made her first communion I would still bring her a consecrated host from mass every week so she was still recieving the Eucharist. Your priest shouldn’t have a problem with that but you could always ask him just to make sure.

If you are aware it is a sin miss it anyways but come to sincerely regret it and have recourse to the Sacrament of Confession then no.

If you miss Holy Mass out of laziness then yes.

 

[MaryT777]

You are doing your best to get to Mass as a family and also separately when you can.
Speak to your priest to put your mind at ease.
Blessing and Peace of Christ to you and your family.

Mary.

 

[garn9173]

Is it an absolute no questions asked sin to miss mass ?

I have a disabled child (adult) and in order for us to leave the house we have to take her with us (can’t be left alone). It is a difficult job as she is heavy and we do not have the proper equipment to make it easy. When we are not up to the task we simply do not go and also when it is dangerous (winter) for us to slip with her wheelchair. We do go separately when we can, but I would always rather go as a family.

Any thoughts ?

Thanks

Sammy

Only your Priest can advise you on this, everyone here will tell you it’s a sin.

 

[agnes_therese]

Only your Priest can advise you on this, everyone here will tell you it’s a sin.

Well, that’s obviously NOT what “everyone here” said.

OP, you should discuss with your priest.

 

[tammany]

Sammy, I would suggest going to Mass as a family whenever you can…and when you can’t go together, go separately. My husband and I had to go to separate Masses often when our four ‘high energy’ children were very young…there were no nurseries at that time.

Then, when my mother -in-law, who had dementia, came to live with us, we had to do the same thing. It’s just a sacrifice that sometimes we are called to make.

God bless you and your family.

 

[sammy5358]

Thank you all for you words and the time taken to type them.

Sammy

 

[thistle]

If you miss Holy Mass due to illness or some other serious condition or reason which seems to be what you are describing then no. **If your daughter has made her first communion I would still bring her a consecrated host from mass every week so she was still recieving the Eucharist. ** Your priest shouldn’t have a problem with that but you could always ask him just to make sure.

If you are aware it is a sin miss it anyways but come to sincerely regret it and have recourse to the Sacrament of Confession then no.

If you miss Holy Mass out of laziness then yes.

That is absolutely forbidden. A priest or EMHC can come to your house so that your daughter may receive but under no circumstances at all can anyone else take home a Host from Mass.

 

[Joe_5859]

The Church does not obligate that which is not possible for you to fulfill. Missing Mass due to illness (or due to caring for someone who is dependant on you) is not a sin.

How this applies to you and your situation on a weekly basis is something you’ll need to discern for yourself, hopefully in consultation with your priest.