Lent is a time of public penance for Catholics. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Catholics 14-years and older should not eat meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and every Friday during Lent.
No, you do not need to be confirmed to participate in Lent.
Lent last for 40 days which makes it 6 weeks as per the Roman Catholic Church.
No, Lent is a different liturgical season from Ordinary Time.
Catholics age 60 and over are not required to fast during Lent but must abstain from meat on the days appointed.
Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".Lent begins in the Catholic Church forty days before Easter always on a Wednesday, which is called "Ash Wednesday".
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, Lent ends immediately BEFORE the Triduum starts.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe liturgical color for Lent is Violet.
Yes
it is not a celebration
Roman Catholic AnswerTraditionally, the practices during Lent should be Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Liturgical Color for Lent is Violet.
The "First week of Lent" follows the "First Sunday" of Lent. --- Ember Week --- In the Roman Catholic ChurdThe term "Ember Week" fell out of use in the Catholic calendar after the first Vatican Council