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Lent

Lent is a 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter observed by the Christian faith. During Lent, observers typically choose something (food or behavior) to give up or fast from during the 40 days.

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Has Good Friday ever been on April 24?

No. Good Friday can only be between the 20th of March and the 23rd of April.

Why is it called Good Friday Catholic?

It is only called Good Friday in English. This is from the Catholic Encyclopedia:

Good Friday, called Feria VI in Parasceve in the Roman Missal, he hagia kai megale paraskeue (the Holy and Great Friday) in the Greek Liturgy, Holy Friday in Romance Languages, Charfreitag (Sorrowful Friday) in German, is the English designation of Friday in Holy Week - that is, the Friday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

What time does Lent end?

On Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday exactly 40 days before

Why do people have good Friday Easter Sunday and monday but no Easter Saturday?

For Christians there is an Easter Saturday although it is not as dramatic as Sunday or Friday. Friday is when Jesus died on the cross. Saturday is when Jesus was placed in the tomb and Sunday is when Jesus resurrected and went back to Heaven.

Do you take a bath on good Friday?

No you don't take a bath on good Friday.

Because it's bad for you and you will get sick

Why lent is important to christians?

Lent reflects the 40 days in which Jesus was in the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. It teaches them to show resistance to temptation.they believe that by eating less and giving up their favourite things, they could focus most of their time on god.

by doing this, they become more strong willed and resisst all temptation. some churches organise lunch for christains in order t help charitiies as they give up their lunch money to charity. this shows jesus's love they are potrying on earth.

lent is also important to christians because it's a time where they could mend their broken relationship with God by showing that they are truly sorry for their sins and by having ashes from last years palm sunday on their forehead

When was Palm Sunday on April 27?

Palm Sunday can never happen on April 27 unless in the Orthodox church. Palm Sunday for the Western church can happen anytime between March 15 and April 18.

How do Muslim observe good Friday?

Good Friday is a celebration only observed by Christians- thus, Muslims do not celebrate this occasion. However, some Muslims may celebrate a little by buying themselves some chocolate eggs.

What color clothing is worn to Maundy Thursday church services?

Roman Catholic AnswerThe priest's vestments for the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday are white.

What do we celebrate when the Holy Week begins?

We observe Holy Week, we do not celebrate it. It is the week when we remember the passion and death of Our Lord.

Every 10 years a Good Friday procession is held in a town in Germany where?

In Lohr, Germany, there is a very famous Good Friday procession, but it's held every year, not every ten years.

How long is the Mass on Palm Sunday or Saturday Mass the day before Palm Sunday?

The Mass on Palm Sunday (which would include the Vigil Mass on Saturday) usually lasts a few minutes longer both because of the distribution of Palms, and that fact that the entire Passion is read at the Gospel. The Passion comprises a good portion of any of the first three Gospels and runs for many pages.

Are there 30 days in lent not counting Sundays?

No. There are 40 days in Lent, not counting Sundays.

Has the Pope ever sacrificed anyone on Good Friday?

Umm... the Roman Catholic Church does not engage in human sacrifice. The only sacrifice Catholics partake in is the sacrifice of Christ upon the cross which is represented to us in the unbloody sacrifice of the Mass. Mass is not said on Good Friday.

What do you get at church on first day of holy week?

At my church, new attenders get a packet containing information on our church. They also get a Welcome Program of the Sundays message. Regular attenders receive a Welcome Program of the Sunday's message.

Why is Holy Thursday not a Holy Day of Obligation?

Roman Catholic AnswerBecause it has never been so designated by the Holy See as such.

If I give up drinking for Lent can I drink on St. Patrick's Day?

Catholics should never make exceptions for what they are sacrificing no matter the holiday. Giving something up for Lent is not like getting a boyscout badge, it is a serious commitment made to bring yourself closer to Christ and God.

One must weigh the choice, which is more important? Your dedication to God? Or drinking with your friends?

Is palm Sunday a holiday?

Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday--the Sunday before Easter.