The CatholicMass *always* has the priest extend the peace to the people before Holy Communion. However, the greeting wherein the congregation turn and extend the peace to their neighbors is optional and is usually omitted during flu season.
it is not a celebration
The tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent was started by the Catholic Church.
Fridays during lent are the only days on which eating meat is prohibited by the Catholic Church. If you knowingly and willfully ate meat on a Friday during lent, that is a mortal sin and you must go to confession so that you can be forgiven.
Lent is observed in the Catholic Church with the color purple, symbolizing penance, preparation, and reflection.
While First Communion usually takes place in May, there is nothing that forbids it during Lent.
Lent last for 40 days which makes it 6 weeks as per the Roman Catholic Church.
No, you do not need to be confirmed to participate in Lent.
Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".
The Gloria is said or sung at all Sunday Catholic Masses except during Advent and Lent.
No, Lent is a different liturgical season from Ordinary Time.
The rule of no meat during Lent originated in the Catholic Church, specifically through the Council of Nicea in 325 AD. The decision was made to encourage fasting and penance during the liturgical season of Lent. However, it is important to note that practices regarding abstaining from meat during Lent may vary among different Christian denominations.
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.