LENTEN REGULATIONS

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: Days of Fast and Abstinence. Limit of one full meal on these days for Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive.

All Fridays in Lent: Days of Abstinence. For all Catholics who have reached their 14th year.

Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended. 

Easter Duty Obligation: After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, Catholics are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season.