Lenten Regulations

Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday by Catholics 14 years and older. Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. During Lent the Church encourages daily Mass, self-imposed times of fasting, and generosity to local programs of sharing.