Catholic Lenten Practices

2/6/2019

Abstinence from meat

Fasting

Observed Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Applies to all persons ages 18 to 59
One full meatless meal per day and two small meatless meals sufficient to maintain strength but do not equal a full meal
Liquids, including milk and fruit juice, are permitted
If health or ability to work is affected, fasting is not recommended
Private, self-imposed observance of fasting on Lenten weekdays is encouraged
Parents should ensure that children who are not bound by the laws of fasting and abstinence are taught an authentic sense of penance, conversion, and reconciliation
Fr. Patrick offers additional ways to fast. Learn more Lenten Fasting

Reconciliation (confession)

Catholics are obliged and encouraged to confess sacramentally all serious sins not previously acknowledged in individual confession.
Opportunities for reconciliation:
- Saturdays 3:45 - 4:45 pm
- Our Community Lenten Reconciliation Service will also have at least 12 loving priests to hear individual confessions. Please bring a can of food for the food pantry.

Liturgy and Devotions

Catholics are encouraged to participate in the Eucharistic liturgy during Lent
Devotions such as Stations of the Cross, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and other traditional practices – including increased prayer, Scripture and spiritual reading, alms, personal discipline, increased care and service to the sick and needy – are also recommended.

Holy Communion

All initiated Catholics are to receive Communion at least once a year and during the Lent and Easter seasons: first Sunday of Lent until Trinity Sunday unless it is fulfilled at some other time of the year.

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