HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

JANUARY 1ST: MARY MOTHER OF GOD

• This is the honoring of Mary for her divine motherhood to Jesus Christ.
• We honor Mary on this day for her "yes" to God.
• Mary our mother is honored and glorified on all days, but especially this one.

JANUARY 6: EPIPHANY

• The three wise men bear gifts to Jesus Christ.
• Frankincense, Mir, and Incense.

MARCH 19: ST. JOSEPH

• On this day we honor the spouse of Mary, Joseph.
• Foster father of Jesus.

ASCENCION

• After the resurrection of Jesus Christ
• Jesus is taken up to heaven
• This is in front of 11 of his apostles

HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

• This is the last supper
• Jesus gave his body and blood for our sins
• We remember this on this day and every mass

THE ASSUMPTION: AUGUST 15

• Mary is taken up to heaven by Jesus.
• She rises with body and soul.

NOVEMBER 1: ALL SAINYS DAY

• Honor all the saints known and unknown.
• Honor all the people who have lost their lives for Christ.
• Honor all the people who have given their life for Christ and are in heaven.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: DECEMBER 8

• We remember the conception of Mary without sin.
• She was conceived without sin.

CHRISTMAS: DECEMBER 25

• Here we remember Jesus birthday.
• He was born on this day.
• Today the King came into our lives.

WHAT ARE THE HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION?

• These are feasts where on these days, Catholics are required to attend mass.
• The observance of holy days are part of the precepts.
• These days are days of thanks and gratitude spent with family.