Missing work/school to observe a Holy Day of Obligation?

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Are Holy Days of Obligation treated like Sundays? I know that, generally, you ought to avoid working on Sundays, if possible, so does that extend to Holy Days, too? I can miss class and my wife can miss work on All Saints Day without any serious disruption, so ought we?
 
Catechism:

2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health.
 
Now as to what a particular Christian is to do or not do regarding applying such in the particular circumstances of his life (judgment of an formed conscience) --that of course can vary.
 
Holy Days are not days of rest. There is no need to avoid work or school as long as we make time to attend Mass.
 
PaulfromIowa said:
Holy Days are not days of rest. There is no need to avoid work or school as long as we make time to attend Mass.
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This is my approach too. Most of us don’t live in cultures that arrange work around the liturgical calendar. Feast days are called feast days for a reason!

Most parishes are understanding of the fact that most people will have to work and schedule extra Masses or at convenient times like lunch or in the evenings

Keep in mind too that even though it’s not ideal, it is permitted to work on Sundays if you have to.
 
Bookcat said:
Catechism:

2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health.
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Of course in our particular secular society people often are expected to work on such days…not something they can just opt out of easily…

and as I noted above — as to what a particular Christian is to do or not do regarding applying the above in the particular circumstances of his life (judgment of an formed conscience) --that of course can vary.
 
Canon Law:

Can. 1247 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass.

Moreover, they are to abstain from those works and aVairs which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body.

vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P4N.HTM
 
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