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Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?

It doesn't look like I will be able to attend Mass that day because of class. Of course, I will try to leave early, but if we have a test or something, I don't think it will be possible.

So am I commiting a grave sin by not going to Church on Ash Wednesday?
 

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DreamTheater said:
Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?

It doesn't look like I will be able to attend Mass that day because of class. Of course, I will try to leave early, but if we have a test or something, I don't think it will be possible.

So am I commiting a grave sin by not going to Church on Ash Wednesday?

Even if it were a Holy Day, you would be excused from attending because of you having a test or class if your teacher won't let you make up the class or test. People that have to work on Holy Days aren't committing a grave sin.

2181 The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor.119 Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin.
 
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