On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass; they are also to abstain from those labors and business concerns which impede the worship to be rendered to God, the joy which is proper to the Lord's Day, or the proper relaxation of mind and body. Canon 1248.
Lately, the question was asked, âDo Native Americans believe in God?â As someone who has studied Native American culture, lived in communities with Native Americans and have a little Indian ancestry myself, I can assure you that yes, it is common for Native Americans to believe in God. Not only do Americaâs churches have Native Americans in their congregations, but most of Americaâs Indian tribes throughout history have had strong âspiritualâ components. However, Native Americans didnât (and often still donât) believe in God the same way as Europeans who colonized the New World.
Native Americans believe that death is not the end of life, but do grieve the loss of a loved one just the same. Precisely as you would express your sincere sympathy toward any other friend or acquaintance in their time of grief, let survivors know that you're sorry for their suffering. Understand the differences.eep proselytizing to yourself. Even if your religious or social beliefs are quite different from those of the Native Americans, do not choose a time of grief to try to share your way of thinking. Show an appreciation for the complexity and diversity of the Native American belief system.