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To pay respect for Jesus Christ, who died on a Friday (Good Friday)
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How many Fridays are there in Lent 2008?
There were 7 Fridays in Lent 2008, just as there are in evey Lent.
No meat on Fridays during Lent?
Catholics do not eat meat of Fridays during lent in remembrance of the day of Jesus Christ's sacrifice for humanity. It is a form of penance to honor and worship God. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends of Easter Sunday. Lent lasts 40 days (not counting Sundays).
Why do Catholics only eat fish before Lent?
Catholics eat fish on fridays during lent as a sacrifice because Jesus went 40 days in the desert without food.
Who started the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent?
The tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent was started by the Catholic Church.
Can Catholics eat gatortail on Fridays during Lent?
Yes, alligators are not warm blooded animals. Meat from warm blooded animals is not to be eaten on Fridays in Lent.
Why did catholics choose fish over meat during lent?
Because we would choose meat over fish any day! The whole point of not eating meat on Fridays during lent is that it is a sacrifice.
On Fridays during Lent Catholics what from meat?
abstain
What days are we not to eat meat?
Fridays during Lent.
Seven or older to not eat meat during Lent on Fridays?
Not quite. Its 14 years or older to not eat meat on Fridays in Lent. From ages 8 to 13 it is ok to.
Can tony eat cookies during Lent?
Cookies are snack food, and unless they were specifically (given up) as a lenten sacrifice- would not be affected. The rules ban meats on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent.
On fridays during Lent catholics should what from meat?
abstain
Not eating meat during Lent?
Meat is not eaten on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during Lent. Catholics (at least 14 years old) in the United States are obliged to abstain from the eating of meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during the season of Lent. Catholics (from 18 to 60 years old) are also obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday. Self-imposed observance of fasting on all weekdays of Lent is strongly recommended. This is where people also give up chocolate, sarcasm, or something else for Lent.
