OUR LENTEN SACRIFICE

DAYS OF ABSTINENCE—Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday for all who have their 14th birthday, no meat can be taken.

DAYS OF FAST—Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all who have reached their 18th birthday and have not as yet reached their 60th birthday, a limit of one full meatless meal. WEEKDAYS OF LENT—No obligation to fast; however, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.

EASTER DUTY OBLIGATION—Must be made from the First Sunday in Lent (February 14 through Trinity Sunday (May 22). SELF-DENIAL—Is encouraged on a voluntary basis. Acts may include daily Mass, spiritual study, Lenten Devotions, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross and deeds of mercy and kindness.