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Shirley Joslin wrote:

Hi, guys —

My grandson is 14-years-old, and his parents are not taking him to Mass regularly on Sunday.

  • If he dies with mortal sin on his soul because of not going to Mass on Sunday, will he go to Hell?
Shirley
  { If my grandson dies with mortal sin on his soul for not going to Sunday Mass, will he go to Hell? }

Eric replied:

Shirley,

In order for a mortal sin to be committed, it must be done freely and knowingly, in addition to being serious in matter. If he is not free to go to church because he has no transportation (and walking or biking is not feasible), he cannot commit a mortal sin.

If he refused an opportunity for alternative transportation without good reason, however, he might be held fully responsible. If you live nearby, you might consider offering him a ride or facilitating alternative transportation.

Even if it is not a mortal sin, he is at a disadvantage not going to Mass.

Eric
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