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In the Catholic Church, holy days of obligation or precepts are days on which the faithful are expected to attend Mass, and engage in rest from work and recreation (i.e., they are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God), according to the third commandment.
11 cze 2013 · Learn what holy days of obligation are, when they are celebrated, and how they differ across countries. Find out the eight holy days of obligation in the U.S. and the special case of Hawaii.
18 gru 2023 · Learn about the six holy days of obligation outside of Sundays in the U.S. for 2024, and how to join the Oblates of the Virgin Mary online community for Mass. Find out the exceptions, dispensations, and special stories related to these feast days.
With effect from the 1st Sunday of Advent 2017, two holydays of obligation are being reinstated. This decision was made by the Bishops of England and Wales, and has been confirmed by the Holy See. The days are: The Epiphany of the Lord — 6 January (transferred to the adjacent Sunday when it falls on Saturday or Monday)
Learn about the liturgical year and calendar of the Catholic Church, including the seasons, feasts, and holy days of obligation. Find out the latest additions and changes to the General Roman Calendar and the U.S. Proper Calendar.
holy days of obligation, in the Roman Catholic Church, religious feast days on which Catholics must attend mass and refrain from unnecessary work. Although all Sundays are sanctified in this way, the term holy days usually refers to other feasts that must be observed in the same manner as Sunday.
Learn what Holy Days of Obligation are, how they vary by country and why they matter for Catholics. Find out the six Holy Days of Obligation in the US in 2024 and how to observe them with Hallow app.
