On Lent

Through its twofold theme of repentance and baptism, Lent disposes both the catechumen (those preparing for baptism) and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery. Catechumens are led to the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) by various rites and catechesis through the season. The faithful, listening more intently to God’s word and devoting themselves to prayer and penance, prepare themselves to renew their baptismal promises at Easter
 

• Lent runs from Ash Wednesday (February 26) until of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper exclusive on Holy Thursday (April 9)
   
• Ash Wednesday and the days of Holy Week take precedence over all Solemnities and Feasts.
   
• All memorials of saints occurring during Lent are observed as optional. Hence, they may be omitted or observed as commemorations. An exception is made for the Solemnity of St. Joseph on Thursday, March 19
   
• The Alleluia is not sung or said from the beginning of Lent until the Easter Vigil.
   
• The altar is not decorated with flowers and musical instruments are played only to give necessary support to singing. An exception to this rule is made on the 4^th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) and for Solemnities and Feasts.
   
• If marriages take place during Lent, couples are to be reminded that wedding plans should respect the penitential nature of this season; they should refrain from too much pomp and display.
   
• "Prayers over the People" are provided in the Missal. When used, they augment the simple blessing given at the end of Mass.
   
• The two "Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation" are appropriate for use during Lent.
• Additional opportunities for sacramental confession are encouraged.

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Kèk anseyman litijik sou TanKarèm nan

• TanKarèm nan kòmanse Mercredi les cendres pou'l fini nan dènye repa Senyè a jou Jedi Sen.
   
• Mercredi les cendres ak jou Semèn sent yo gen priyorite sou tout fèt solanèl ak lòt Fèt.
   
• Fèt Memoryal Sen yo ki tonbe pandan TanKarèm nan yo obsève kòm opsyonal.
   
• Kòmansman TanKarèm jiska Veye Fèt Pak, nou pa di nonplis chante "Alleluia".
   
• Pandan TanKarèm nan, lotèl la pa dekoré ak flè.
   
• Muzik gen dwa jwe jis pou sipòte chante yo.
   
• 4e Dimanch TanKarèm (Latarae Sunday) mizik gen dwa jwe epi lotèl la gen dwa dekore ak flè.
   
• Si gen selebrasyon maryaj pandan TanKarèm nan, koup yo dwe sonje ke planifikasyon maryaj la dwe respekte nature especiale  sezon sa a. Yo ta dwe pran anpil prekosyon pou yo absteni yo a anpil pwopagand.
   
• "Lapriyè pou pèp la" nap jwenn yo nan Misèl la.Lè nou itilize yo, yo ogmante benediksyon nou resevwa nan fen Lamès la.
   
• 2 "Lapriyè Ekaristik" pou LaRekonsilyasyon" yo kab itilize yo pandan TanKarèm nan.