Faith & Life Grade 8 · Chapter 8 · The Church Sanctifying: Worship
Holy Days of Obligation
The Church asks us to attend Mass on Sundays and on certain great feasts called Holy Days of Obligation (CCC 2180). In the United States there are six, in addition to every Sunday.
Explore the idea
Select a holy day, then choose its date and meaning. Watch carefully for the most commonly confused feast.
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Discuss the connection
Which Holy Day is coming up next? Put it on your family calendar now. Why do you think the Church makes these days obligatory rather than optional?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 8, Chapter 8 (“The Church Sanctifying: Worship”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
How to use this tool
Watch this short walkthrough to see how to use this tool in class.