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Catholics give this up in order to make compensation for venial sins committed throughout the week.
Roman Catholic AnswerWe give up meat in Fridays (not just during Lent) in order to 1) honor the day on which our Savior gave His life for us, 2) to conform our lives more perfectly to His, 3) to obey Church law, 4) to do penance; all of which is to obey His commandment "unless you do penance you will not be saved."
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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.
On Fridays during Lent Catholics what from meat?
abstain
What days are we not to eat meat?
Fridays during Lent.
On fridays during Lent catholics should what from meat?
abstain
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.
Is fish an animal meat?
sort of (during lent you can eat it on fridays)
Can you eat meat from the ages born to 16 during Lent?
People aged 14 or older are not allowed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent.
Can you eat bolony on Fridays during Lent?
No, all warm blooded meat and products made from it are forbidden on Fridays.
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.
Can you consume chicken broth on Fridays during lent?
Yes it is ok to eat meat during Lent, but advised not too.
Today Is it okay to eat meat on Fridays during lent in 2011?
In 2011, the rules for fasting and abstinence during Lent in the Catholic Church were as follows: Catholics were required to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday. However, there were exceptions for certain countries or regions where the bishops' conference had obtained permission from the Vatican to allow the consumption of meat on Fridays. It is important to consult the specific guidelines provided by the local bishop or diocese to determine whether eating meat on Fridays during Lent in 2011 was permissible in a particular area.
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.
