What does the Church teach about missing Mass?

[stthomas17]

My friend and I plan to go to his house for the weekend. We plan on returning Sunday and if it’s before 5pm I can still make mass. However, he wants to return later. His family is not Catholic. Is it a sin if I miss mass this weekend?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should help you better understand the Church’s teaching on missing Mass. If you have any further questions, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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