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How is Good Friday remembered and celebrated in a Catholic church?
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∙ 14y ago
Good Friday is not 'celebrated', it is observed as the most solemn day of the Liturgical Calendar. It is observed by attending Good Friday services which include the reading of the Passion according to St. John, adoration of the cross and a communion service. No Mass is held on Good friday.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn the Catholic Church, Good Friday is remembered by Abstaining from meat. You have the option of going to the stations of the cross.
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