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Lent

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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LENT

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40 DAYS

TO PREPARE FOR EASTER
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NO MEAT ON FRIDAYS AND ASH WEDNESDAY

AGES 14 AND ABOVE
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FASTING

  • No food between meals
  • Only 1 big meal, 2 smaller
  • Ash Wednesday, Good Friday
  • Ages 21-59
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WHY?

  • Being like Jesus, who suffered
  • Solidarity - joining rich and poor
  • Turning our focus back to God
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WHAT THE CHURCH ASKS US TO DO

  • Pray
  • Fast
  • Give alms

Mary Jean Erb