Guidelines on Fasting and Abstinence for Lent

FASTING:

Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by everyone 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59^th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Eating between meals is not permitted.

ABSTINENCE:

Abstinence is observed by everyone 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Ash Wednesday and all of the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday are days of abstinence.