The Sacraments

Celebrating the Lord's presence with us.
Information on the sacraments can be found on the sacraments pages.

LENTEN FAST MASS INTENTIONS, ABSTINENCE AND ACTS OF PENANCE

Lent is a season dedicated to acts of penance. The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons over 14 years of age are gravely obligated to ABSTAIN from meat on ASH WEDNESDAY and ALL FRIDAYS OF LENT. All persons over 18 years of age and up to the beginning of their 60th year are gravely obligated to FAST by limiting themselves to a SINGLE full meal on ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY.

All the faithful are encouraged to attend Mass and to receive the Most Holy Eucharist daily; to use frequently, the Sacrament of Penance; to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures; and to attend parish Lenten devotions and Lenten educational programs.