Irondequoit Catholic Communities
Lenten Regulations

Celebrating 100 years

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

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: These are days of fast and abstinence from meat. There is a limit of one full meal, and nothing between meals, on these days for all between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive.

Days of Abstinence: (Ash Wednesday and All Fridays in Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat.

Easter Duty Obligation

Easter Season

The Easter Season is from the first Sunday in Lent through Trinity Sunday (the Sunday after Pentecost).

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