What if kid is sick

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Got up to get ready for Mass this morning and my 7 year old was sick. So, I left him with my wife who usually doesn’t go anyway and took my 12 year old. Question is if my 7 year old feels better this afternoon, do I have to take him to the 5pm Mass since I’ve already gone? This would mean that I would have to attend twice depending on my child’s cold symtems.
 
You´re not obligated to, and your child isn´t either unless he´s had his first comunion. But, maybe it would be a good instance for your wife to take him!
 
My wife isn’t Catholic and doesn’t like to go so that isn’t going to happen unfortunately.
 
You have fulfilled your obligation as an individual and as a parent.

My son’s dad is not Catholic, either, and he’s told me outright not to ask him to take our son to mass if I can’t. I have a little understanding of your situation. Help your children to grow in the faith; and you, too, seek God 🙂

You could go later if your son feels better – free palms today! OTOH, the reading of the passion is long and may fly right over his head, especially if he’s not feeling 100%.

God bless you. May your entire family have a blessed Holy Week.

Gertie
 
Keep him at home. It’s unlikely that he’ll be feeling well enough by 5 PM, and even if he is, he’s probably still contagious. Germs are one of the few things that it’s not nice to share. 🙂
 
SJG1759 said:
Keep him at home. It’s unlikely that he’ll be feeling well enough by 5 PM, and even if he is, he’s probably still contagious. Germs are one of the few things that it’s not nice to share. 🙂
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This. Our parish even advises any parishoner staying at home until they are symptom free for 24 hours just for this very reason. Too many people come to mass when they begin to feel better but can be still contagious.
 
Interesting. My late dad was Anglican. When he married my mother in the Church in 1955 he had to agree to raise the kids as Catholics. When my mother was unwell, he would always take me to Mass. He also never ever took me to an Anglican church except for my step-sisters wedding (he was a widower when he met my mother).

He took his duty seriously. [edited]
 
[edited] colds don’t go away in twelve hours, and even if the symptoms miraculously did the germs sure wouldn’t. So your son probably shouldn’t go.
 
[edited] Christ does not expect us to be at mass more than once on Sunday. A parent’s duty to the child and his well being comes first before Sunday obligation…always.
 
Anna_Claire said:
“Mass is as enjoyable as all those things put together, and we should never be upset at having more than one opportunity to go on a Sunday.”

Your opinion…Not necessary to make this devoted parent feel guilty. Not to mention Christ does not expect us to be at mass more than once on Sunday. A parent’s duty to the child and his well being comes first before Sunday obligation…always.
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My intent was not to make him feel guilty, and I am sorry if I inadvertently have done so. Note that I said he need not go again.

My intent was simply to get him out of the apparent mindset of Mass as a chore and obligation when it is and should be seen as a privilege and a joy.
 
LilyM said:
My intent was not to make him feel guilty, and I am sorry if I inadvertently have done so. Note that I said he need not go again.

My intent was simply to get him out of the apparent mindset of Mass as a chore and obligation when it is and should be seen as a privilege and a joy.
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I don’t think the OP was thinking of mass as a chore. His concerns were for the child’s spiritual and physical welfare.
 
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