1. What's a fast?
A day of fast is one on which Catholics who are 18- to 60-years-old are required to keep a limited fast. You are not bound if you have a medical condition that would interfere significantly with fasting. The law of fast indicates that you may eat one full meal plus two smaller meals, provided the two smaller-meals combined are not as large as a regular meal. Everything else (like some suggestions for Quadragesima) are over and beyond the basic necessity.
2. Who is invited to Quadragesima?
Any Christian who desires to journey together as a community, who wants to die to himself/herself, and who wants to gain a deeper appreciation for the love of God.
3. Can I invite my friend?
Of course! As long as he/she meets the above conditions.
4. What if I can’t fulfill everything?
No bans, no fines, just try. This is not a place for Saints. It's a place for sinners. We're here to help one another and push one another on in the journey.
5. Will I see Christ after this?
No one can promise you'll see Christ, but a sincere heart will certainly make us more self-less, which naturally gives God more room to work in our lives.
6. Will I get to Heaven by doing this?
Life is a much bigger journey.
7. Am I saving myself from damnation by doing this?
This is not the focus of the journey. We're here to focus on God, not on ourselves.
8. Huh? I’m Catholic, so must do this ah? Sian Lei.
Of course not. No one is obliged to join me. I'm simply inviting you to.
9. Where is this held?
There is no particular venue. Fasting, prayer and almsgiving is done wherever you are; Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday services at any Catholic Church (or at home if you're not a non-Catholic Christian). Confession is also available at parishes.
