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TheBomb.Com
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Lent begins on my birthday: February 26, which is Ash Wednesday. Do I have to fast on that day?
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Fauken
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Yes you do. I suggest you celebrate it the day before and offer up the lack of festivities the day of to God.
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TheBomb.Com
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Fauken
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Sorry! That’s the rule.
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TheBomb.Com
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I guess that will have to do. 
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Irishmom2
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Well, as you aren’t Catholic yet if your profile is correct, you are not bound by Catholic laws. So the answer for now is no.
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PennyinCanada
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The Saturday and Sunday can be spent with family and friends, so no hardship really. Birthday cake won’t last until Wednesday anyway. lol
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TheBomb.Com
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So I don’t have to participate as of now?
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Irishmom2
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Nope. Not unless you want to. Are you in RCIA?
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TheBomb.Com
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Not yet. I was hoping to enter RCIA after turning 17.
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Irishmom2
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Well, you are not bound to follow yet, so enjoy!
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TheBomb.Com
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Thank you! I will definitely enjoy this last year off of Lent!
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TheLittleLady
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If you are of the age to fast, then, yes.
Celebrate your birthday on Fat Tuesday.
Celebrate your birthday on Fat Tuesday.
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Irishmom2
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The OP is not Catholic yet, @TheLittleLady. 
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TheLittleLady
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Lent is a good practice for every Christian!
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Irishmom2
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That is true as well.
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babochka
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If you are an adult Catholic of the Latin Rite, yes. Otherwise, it is up to you.
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Dougbro1
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Trust me, I’ve been there. Lent once started on my birthday, February 16th, and it was hard for me too.
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