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It certainly is. In the narrowest of senses (abstinence from meat) it is enjoined in the Fourth precept of the Church ("You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church).
In a broader sense, one cannot grow in the spiritual life with denying yourself, taking up your cross and following Christ.
In the very broadest sense, one must abstain from sin and the near occasions thereto to even hope to attain salvation.
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What is the Catholic Church's restriction on meat called?
Abstinence or to abstain from eating meat.
What are the rules governing abstinence?
The rules that govern abstinence in the Catholic church also govern fasting. These rules are called the Code of Canon Law for Roman Catholic churches and the Code of Canons of Oriental Churches for Eastern Catholic churches.
How do the Catholic Church's teachings get passed on to today?
They are taught in catechism.
When was Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America created?
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America was created in 1872.
Why were the catholics upset with the catholic church?
They are upset because they did not investigate it properly. They are also upset because the catholic church is very crowded. Many are not being taught.
Why might the Catholic Church have found the ideas of ignatius to be particularly relevant to Catholic reformation?
They set up schools that taught catholic beliefs.
Why might the Catholic Church have found the ideas of Ignatius to be particularly relevant to the Catholic Reformation?
They set up schools that taught catholic beliefs.
How long has the Catholic church taught the divinity of the Holy Spirit?
Since it came into existence.
What mammal was classified as a fish by the Catholic Church?
To be considered "meat" for the purpose of Friday abstinence the Church meant birds and land mammals, in other words whales, dolphins, and other sea mammals would be considered as "fish" for the sake of Church abstinence. Also, certain dioceses in Michigan have an historic dispensation to eat muskrat on days of abstinence from meat, although I'm not sure how popular that is nowadays.
How did the Catholic Church influence education?
The Church in the Middle Ages was the schooling for the nobility. Priests taught children as tutors for noble families and chose the subjects taught according to The Bible and god.
How old do you have to be to fast?
According to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, all persons who have completed their fourteenth year are bound by the law of abstinence to fast.
How did the Roman Catholic Church influence education?
The Church in the Middle Ages was the schooling for the nobility. Priests taught children as tutors for noble families and chose the subjects taught according to the Bible and god.
