That is the whole problem with the catholic criticism. Attending church is not about "satisfying a requirement".
Do you really think that God is really honored by someone attending church just because they are "satisfying a requirement"?
As opposed to totally ignoring God, yes. Attending Church as an "obligation" is the lowest form of devotion one can show toward the Creator. But it is a form of devotion.
SD
Certainly moreso than by those Protestants under the strong delusion that they can just go to Church when they feel like it.