What are the three pillars of Lent?
The three pillars of Lent are:
1. Prayer - During Lent, additional time should be dedicated to prayer.
2. Fasting - Adults 18, but not yet 59, should fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Catholics 14 and older should not eat meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday or any
Fridays during Lent.
3. Almsgiving - Catholics are encouraged to do charity work, care for those in need
and work for social justice during Lent.
