Lenten Regulation

Laws of Abstinance

  • Begins on one’s 14th birthday
  • Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent
  • Obliges on to obtain from flesh meat

Laws of Days of Fast

  • Applies to everyone aged 18 to 59, inclusive
  • One full meal permitted and two other meals may be taken which, when combined, are less than a full meal.
  • Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

Laws of Days of Penance

  • Lent and Fridays outside of Lent

The Law of the Eucharistic Fast

  • The fast for Holy Communion is one hour before reception
  • Except for water and medicine