The meaning of the Family Day in Catholicism

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(Baonghean.vn) - Celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas, the Feast of the Family, also known as the Feast of the Holy Family, has a special meaning for Catholics. This is also an occasion to celebrate the wedding anniversaries of families each year, according to the stages of "Ngoc Khanh", "Ngan Khanh" or "Ngan Khanh".

The veneration of the Holy Family in the Catholic Church officially began in the 17th century, with the meaning of introducing Catholic families to a model family in the Bible to learn from. The Catholic Church has honored the earthly family of God (the founder of Catholicism) including: father Joseph, mother Mary and son Jesus and considered it a model to strive for, to perfect family life.

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This is an occasion for couples to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Photo: Internet

This is also an opportunity for family members to remember the merits of their parents and to become more attached to their family.

In the Mass in honor of the Holy Family, the Catholic Church, in addition to reviewing the journey of dedication and acceptance of sacrifice of God's earthly family to save and liberate humanity, will have an important part which is the celebration of the wedding anniversary of each family each year with the meaning of congratulating and encouraging married couples on their wedding anniversary and reminding members to reflect on themselves to preserve family life and set an example for future generations.

Wedding celebrations are held in stages: "jade", "silver" or "golden".

Along with the events that are happening more and more to many families, the Catholic Church is trying to promote and call on a large number of believers to participate so that they are more aware of family life, join hands to build it with humanistic meanings, truly a place to educate, share, and nurture positive factors for society.

In Vinh Diocese, the feast of the Holy Family is celebrated quite solemnly. The Holy Family is also chosen as the patron saint (patron saint) for many parishes, so the celebration of the Holy Family is often on a large scale, gathering many people.