Lenten Observances

Abstinence

All Catholics 14 years and older. No Meat (Canon # 1252)

Fasting

All Fridays from the ages of 18 -59. One full meal and two lighter meals allowed (Can. 1252)

Penance

All Fridays and all days of Lent are times of penance (Canon 1250)

Eucharistic Feast

Abstention from food and drink (water and medicines excepted) for one hour before receiving communion; does not oblige elderly and ill and those attending them (Canon 919).