Immaculate Conception Parish - Marydel, Maryland
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Lenten Discipline for Disciple

​So, Ash Wednesday rightly begins our 40-day season of repentance. It also begins a time for fasting and sacrifice. To remind us of this, Ash Wednesday is designated as a day of both fast and abstinence from meat. This means the faithful are generally prescribed to engage in a day of fast (only one full meal, two much smaller meals) and abstinence (no consumption of meat). Fasting and abstinence also applies on Good Friday. Abstinence from meat (without fasting) also applies to every Friday in Lent. Fasting is mandate for all Catholics ages 18-59, while abstinence from meet applies to all Catholics 14 on up. While the Church does set these age limits, it is commendable for all Catholics of all ages to join in the disciplines of Lent if they are able – no matter their ages.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Address and Contact Info
    • Mass Schedule
    • Mass Offering or Donation
    • Our Stained Glass Windows
    • Parish Bulletins
    • Parish Office Hours
    • Parish Staff
    • All About Lent >
      • Saints of Lent
      • What is the Season of Lent?
      • What is the Origin of the term "Lent"?
      • Ash Wednesday - Sooting Up for Lent
      • About Ashes - I Have to Ash a Question
      • Lenten Discipline for Disciple
      • About Fasting - Life in the Fast Lane
      • About Abstinence - A lot at Steak
      • About Other Sacrifices
    • Bible365
    • Sacraments
    • View Daily Mass
    • Activities for Home
    • Educational Videos
    • The Bible
    • The Dialog - Diocesan Newspaper
  • Religious Education
    • Vacation Bible School
    • Religious Education Mission Statement
    • Religious Education Classes (CCD)
    • Religious Education Calendar
    • First Communion Prep Schedule
    • Primera Comunión Preparación
    • Confirmation Prep Schedule
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church
    • For the Sake of God Children Program
    • For Our Catechist
    • Catechist Webinars
    • Contact our Dir. of Religious Education
  • Organizations & Outreach
    • Knights of Columbus
    • St. Vincent de Paul Society
    • Parish Cookbook
  • Hispanic Ministry
    • Directiva
    • Directiva de Jovenes
    • Escuela de Religiosa
    • Diocesan Hispanic News
    • Schedule of Hispanic Ministry Programs
    • What's Happening at ICC
    • Actividades en el Hogar
    • Escritos Espirituales y Oraciones
    • Misa en Español
    • Videos Educativos Católicos
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