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Do only Catholics fast during Lent?
Catholics fast for Lent and so do Greek Orthodox. Some Protestants do to but that seems to be an individual choice.
What days during lent do you fast on?
Catholics must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday under pain of sin. Catholics are encouraged, but not obliged to fast throughout the entire duration of Lent, save on Sundays. On Fridays during Lent, Catholics must abstain from meat.
Is it Ok to fast Wednesdays and Fridays?
Usually your only supposed to fast during Lent .
When do you stop eating meat at Easter time?
You don't fast during Easter. Catholics, Orthodox and some other Christians fast from meat during Lent: Catholics on Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent. Orthodox fast from meat every day during Lent. The Lenten fast ends on Holy Saturday night with the celebration of the Easter Vigil. The purpose of the fast is to discipline the body and focus on the spiritual life.
Do we fast and do abstinence every day during Lent?
Fast and abstinence is required only on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday; all FRIDAYS are Abstinence only but fast is optional on all days of lent
What are the sacrifices of Jesus during Lent?
wandering in the desert for 40 days and of course, dying for us on the cross!
Type of day during lent when only one full meal is permitted?
fast
When do Christians fast?
That depends on what form of Christianity you are talking about. Some Catholics fast during Lent, but most of the other forms never fast.
What age do you have to be to not eat meat during Lent on Ash Wednesday?
Catholics age 14 and up must refrain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent.
Why do some Christians fast during Lent?
Some Christians fast during lent to put their focus on God. They want to "give something up" for God. During the time they would be doing the activity their fasting from, they would pray or read their Bible to grow closer to God.
Do you have to fast on Sundays in Lent?
No. Sundays are not included in Lent!
When is lent observed?
Lent is observed starting Ash Wednesday, and lasting until Easter. The day before lent starts is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) which, since many Catholics fast during lent, was when Catholics would eat tons of food preparing for their fasting.
