Fasting
Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Fasting means eating one full meal and two smaller meals that don't add up to a full meal
Snacking between meals is not permitted
Abstinence
Catholics between the ages of 14 and older are required to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent
Abstinence does not include meat juices, soups made with meat, or condiments made from animal fat . Fish, amphibians, reptiles, and shellfish are permitted
