In the Catholic faith, we absolutely pray for the dead and the repose of their souls. All Saints’ Day is specifically for those in heaven (canonized and not), and All Souls’ Day is for the souls in Purgatory. The entire month of November is dedicated to faithfully departed souls. Let’s look at a break down of what the Catholic church teaches for the month of November. Is It Ok For Non Mexican Catholics To Celebrate The Day Of The Dead?Ībsolutely, as it is a Catholic feast day and the dead are remembered all over the world! There are many traditions from many countries where the dead are honored and remembered with altars and flowers- some of these traditions stem from Catholicism and some of them don’t, but as humans, it’s very normal to remember the dead. The celebrations can also often begin on October 31, or All Hallow’s Eve. The Day of the Dead happens each year on November 1 and 2 which do coincide with the feast days of All Saints and All Souls Days on the Catholic liturgical calendar. You can find all of my resources on living the liturgical year in November here. Today we are going to take a look at the traditions, terms, heritage, and meaning behind Dia de los Muertos, and how to celebrate as a Catholic. There is a lot of confusion around how to celebrate this occasion as a Catholic, and whether it’s for all Catholics or just those with Mexican heritage. The Day of the Dead, or as it’s known in Spanish, Dia de los Muertos, happens at the beginning of November each year.
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