By: Will Fransen & Reed Belou

LENT BEGINS ON ASH WEDNESDAY

Lent ends with the beginning of the triduum on Holy Thursday

Fasting is observed by Catholics who are 18 years old but not yet 59

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older

THERE ARE 40 DAYS OF FAST IN LENT

THERE ARE 46 DAYS IN LENT

THE SEASON OF LENT IS A PERIOD OF PREPARATION FOR EASTER

Fatsing can be excused if you are mentally or physically sick

WEDDINGS MAY NOT BE CELEBRATED ON SUNDAYS DURING LENT