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Roman Catholic AnswerNo, the current law in effect establishes abstinence (abstaining from meat) for all who have completed their 14th year; the law of fasting is only for those who have completed their 21st year and and have not begun their 60th year. The complete regulations are in Chapter Three of the Holy Father's Apostolic Constitution on Penance below:
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Q: Do children have to fast on Good Friday?
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