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[[Image:Della Francesca Resurrection.jpg|thumb|[[Piero della Francesca]], Resurrection.]]

[[Image:Della Francesca Resurrection.jpg|thumb|[[Piero della Francesca]], Resurrection.]]

'''Lent''' in the [[Christian]] [[calendar]] is the forty-day period of [[atonement]] and fasting that begins on [[Ash Wednesday]] and [[Easter]] Sunday marks the jubilee date. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday is an important Holy day, marking Christ's death on the cross. The entire Holy season commemorates when - '' "Jesus spent 40 days Fasting in the Desert after His [[baptism]]" (Matthew 4: 1-2)'', baptized by [[John the Baptist]]. A triumphant celebration of [[Christ]]'s resurrection marks the conclusion of lent.  

'''Lent''' in the [[Christian]] [[calendar]] is the forty-day period of [[atonement]] and fasting that begins on [[Ash Wednesday]] and culminates with Holy Week. Good Friday, the Friday before [[Easter]] Sunday, is an important Holy Day because it marks Christ's death on the cross. This entire holy season commemorates the period when Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert after His [[baptism]] (by [[John the Baptist]]). (see Matthew 4: 1-2). A triumphant celebration of [[Christ]]'s resurrection marks the conclusion of Lent.  

==Catholics==

==Traditional Observances and Discipline==

On Ash Wednesday, Catholics and additional denominations place blessed ashes in the sign of a cross on each forehead. During the six-week period, Ash Wednesday and Friday fasting consists of three meals, no meat and no snacks between meals. It is expected that each person increase prayer, alms giving, give up something dear and of value- or provide for others out of your normal routine. This is a sign of unity and sacrifice for the Lord's sake.  

On Ash Wednesday, [[Catholics]], [[Anglicans]], [[Lutherans]] and members of other Christian denominations place blessed ashes in the shape of a cross on each forehead. During the six-week period of Lent in the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday and Friday fasting consists of three meals, no meat and no snacks between meals. It is expected that each person will increase prayer, alms giving, and give up something dear and of value--or else provide for others out of one's normal routine. This is a sign of unity and sacrifice for the Lord's sake.  

Immediately after Lent, the Catholic Church starts Octave of Easter recognition.

After Lent, these churches start the Octave of Easter recognition.

==Holy Week==

==Holy Week==

Holy week is the finally week of lent. It begins the Sunday before Easter, called Palm Sunday- Christ's welcome into Jerusalem. The week concludes with Holy Thursday- in celebration of the Last Supper, Holy Friday- the passion and death of Christ, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday- the glorious resurrection of Christ.

Holy week is the final week of Lent. It begins the Sunday before Easter, called Palm Sunday, on which Christ's welcome into Jerusalem is celebrated. The week concludes with Holy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper. Holy Friday or Good Friday commemorates the passion and death of Christ. Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday celebrate the glorious resurrection of Christ from the dead.

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