Lent
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Weekday Stations of the Cross & Penance
Penance & Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross will be available after every weekday Mass throughout Lent according to the following schedule:
Day Time Location Monday
No Mass
N/A
Tuesday
Bilingual Mass - 7:00pm
Spanish Stations - 7:30pm
Confessions 7:30-8:00pm
St. Cecilia
Wednesday
Mass - 8:30am
Stations - 9:00am
Confessions 9:00-9:30am
St. Augusta
Thursday
Mass - 8:30am
Stations - 9:00am
Confessions 9:00-9:30am
Sorrowful Mother
Friday
Mass - 8:30am
Stations - 9:00am
Confessions 9:00-9:30amSt. Cecilia
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Fasting & Abstinence, Almsgiving, Prayer
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This Lent, be transformed, and transform the world, by practicing:
- Daily Prayer
- Fasting and Abstinence
- Almsgiving
View the information in the tabs to learn more about fasting and abstinence policies in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, opportunities for almsgiving, and USCCB tips for deepening your prayer life.
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LENTEN REGULATIONS FOR THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.
Fast: All adults (those who have completed their 18th year of age) are bound by the law of fast up to the beginning of their 60th year. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed.
Abstinence: All persons who have completed their 14th year of age are bound by the law of abstinence. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. Parents with children who are minors not bound by the Laws of Fast and Abstinence should educate them in an authentic sense of Penance. When in doubt concerning fast or abstinence, please consult a parish priest or confessor.
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Catholic Ministries Appeal
When you donate to the annual Catholic Ministries Appeal, you support the mission of the Church and enable vital ministries and programs in our diocese that make a positive impact on many lives. No gift is ever too small and every donation has a positive impact on our diocese and parish!
Learn more or donate by visiting the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) page.
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl
Join our faith community - and more than 12,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on how hunger and malnutrition affect our human family, and on the need to take action to end this global injustice. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
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United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Prayer Resources
God invites us into a relationship with Him that is both personal and communal. He speaks to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, the Word-made-flesh. Prayer is our response to God who is already speaking or, better yet, revealing Himself to us. Therefore, prayer is not merely an exchange of words, but it engages the whole person in a relationship with God the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit. (from USCCB Catholic Prayers)
- Visit the USCCB Catholic Prayers page to find hundreds of prayers and devotions.
- Download this Lenten Reflection and Prayer Calendar from the USCCB for daily reflection and prayer tips.
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2025 Meditative Stations of the Cross Videos
In the Meditations for the 2025 Stations of the Cross Fr. Michael McKinney explores the Jubilee year and how we Journey Together in Hope as we carry our crosses.
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Lent Programs for the Whole Family, Free on Formed
Visit the Formed Lenten Calendar page to view the Formed Lent calendar and upcoming programming.
Not sure how to access Formed? If you haven't yet signed up for Formed, visit signup.formed.org to create a new account using your email address and name. When prompted, enter the DeMotte Zipcode (46310) and choose St. Cecilia as your parish to unlock free access to hundreds of Catholic programs for the whole family.
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