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The Catholic Church and many other Christians Churches follow the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal.
By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert and in spiritual preparation for the celebration of His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
This season of penance is an intense moment of the Church's penitential practice and are particularly appropriate for spiritual exercises, penitential liturgies, pilgrimages as signs of penance, voluntary self-denial such as fasting and almsgiving, and charitable and missionary works.
The Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches also observe the season of Lent. Many modern Protestant Churches consider the observation of Lent to be a choice, rather than an obligation.
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∙ 12y agoLent is a season of the Catholics, you can give up something for lent. e.g sweets, chocolate.
Roman Catholic AnswerLent is the forty day preparation for Easter. Those forty days are based on the forty days that Our Blessed Lord spend fasting in the desert. Before Vatican Council II, the rules for Lent were much stricter than they are at present. Catholics back then had to fast on every weekday (Monday through Saturday, only one full meal a day). We still fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and abstain (eat no meat) on all Fridays, and Ash Wednesday. Lent is the time set aside for you to take stock of your spiritual life and try to give it a good going over. Most people try to attend an extra Mass during the week, Stations of the Cross on Fridays, and to make a good confession in preparation for their "Easter Duty": all Catholics (who have made their First Communion) are required to receive Holy Communion during Easter.Wiki User
∙ 13y agoLent is the season that precedes Easter in the liturgical calendar, just as Advent is the season that precedes Christmas.
The name "Lent" refers to its being the "slow" season of the liturgical year, due to (in some traditions) practices of self-denial traditionally observed as a preparation for Easter.
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∙ 10y agoIt is a season where Catholics prepare for Christmas
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Which Christian holiday marks the ending of Lent?
Easter Sunday marks the ending of Lent.
Why is the crucifix a Lent symbol?
Because it shows that Jesus gave something for us, his life, and now we must in some way give something to him, to show that we are thankful for him dying on the cross for us. Lent is when you give something up for Catholic holiday.
Do you have to be confirmed in a Catholic Church to participate in Lent?
No, you do not need to be confirmed to participate in Lent.
What holiday comes after lent?
Good Friday, then Easter.
What is the holiday Lent?
It is a season where Catholics prepare for Christmas
How many weeks of Lent are there in the Roman Catholic Church?
Lent last for 40 days which makes it 6 weeks as per the Roman Catholic Church.
Is Lent an Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church?
No, Lent is a different liturgical season from Ordinary Time.
What do people do on the christian holiday Lent?
On the Christian holiday Lent people typically commit to fasting or giving up items or services that are considered luxuries. Lent usually lasts for a period of about six weeks leading up to Easter Sunday.
When does Lent start in the Roman Catholic Church?
Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".
When is Ordinary Time?
Ordinary time is when the Catholic Church does not celebrate any Catholic holiday. Priests usually wear green garments during this time. The 1st time it comes around in the Church year, it begins after Christmas and ends before Lent.
Does Lent end with the Triduum?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, Lent ends immediately BEFORE the Triduum starts.
What is the color symbolizing repentence during Lent?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe liturgical color for Lent is Violet.
