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Lent officially ends with the beginning of the Triduum (three das) celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening. However, fasting is maintained on Good Friday and modesty in food on Holy Saturday.
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How do catholics participate in the seasons of Lent and Easter in Public Liturgy?
Catholics participate in the seasons of Lent and Easter by going to church and fasting at lent.
Can Catholics have pies during Lent?
Yes, Catholics may eat pies during Lent unless they are meat pies and those may not be eaten on Fridays during Lent.
Can Catholics eat skinless chicken and pork products during Lent?
Yes, Catholics can eat chicken and pork during Lent except on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent when Catholics should abstain from eating meat.
Do only Catholics fast during Lent?
Catholics fast for Lent and so do Greek Orthodox. Some Protestants do to but that seems to be an individual choice.
Are Catholics over the age of 59 allowed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent?
No, all Catholics are required to abstain from the age of 14 until death.
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.
Why does lent start on Monday for the byzantine catholics?
Lent always starts on ash Wednesday.
Can Catholics eat meat on Wednesdays during Lent?
Yes, with the exception of Ash Wednesday when meat may not be eaten.
What 2 days of Lent do you have to follow special food rules?
On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday Catholics over 18 must fast - eat only one larger meal. Catholics over 14 must abstain from eating meat on all Fridays during Lent and on Ash Wednesday.
When is lent observed?
Lent is observed starting Ash Wednesday, and lasting until Easter. The day before lent starts is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) which, since many Catholics fast during lent, was when Catholics would eat tons of food preparing for their fasting.
What days during lent do you fast on?
Catholics must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday under pain of sin. Catholics are encouraged, but not obliged to fast throughout the entire duration of Lent, save on Sundays. On Fridays during Lent, Catholics must abstain from meat.
On Fridays during Lent Catholics what from meat?
abstain
