By working backward from Easter Sunday - the forty days previous to that are "Lent". Easter Sunday is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox.
No, you are not supposed to have flowers in Church during Lent, although I have know pastors who have allowed one spray or vase of flowers to be put in front of the remains while they are in the Church.
Lent ends on Easter.
Yes. Lent is over 6 weeks long, so people will go to church often during Lent.
No, you do not need to be confirmed to participate in Lent.
The Episcopal church, as part of the Anglican communion, celebrates Lent.
Lent is observed in the Catholic Church with the color purple, symbolizing penance, preparation, and reflection.
No, Lent is a different liturgical season from Ordinary Time.
Lent last for 40 days which makes it 6 weeks as per the Roman Catholic Church.
Catholics participate in the seasons of Lent and Easter by going to church and fasting at lent.
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