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Have you ever heard that Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays in Lent? That’s called abstinence. 🍞🐟

Abstinence means giving up certain kinds of food as a form of sacrifice and penance. It’s different from fasting:
🌿 Fasting = eating less food or fewer meals
🌿 Abstinence = not eating certain foods (like meat)

Catholics practice abstinence especially on:
📅 Ash Wednesday
📅 Good Friday
📅 All Fridays in Lent

This tradition helps us remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross, and it teaches us self-control, prayer, and love for God.

In this episode, kids will learn:
🌟 What abstinence is
🌟 Why Catholics give up meat on certain days
🌟 How abstinence is different from fasting
🌟 Simple ways kids can practice abstinence (like giving up sweets or favorite foods)

Abstinence reminds us that little sacrifices can bring us closer to God and help us grow in holiness.

📖 “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)