Links to Frequently Asked Questions About Lent

Why ashes on Ash Wednesday? What are the official rules for fasting and abstinence? Why do we give things up for Lent? What are the Scrutinies? Should I go to Confession during Lent? Why Palms on Palm Sunday? Why Stations of the Cross? What is the connection with Lent and Baptism? When does Lent end? What is the Triduum? Why are Friday's meatless during Lent? Are Sunday's part of Lent? What does the word "Lent" mean? How is the Sunday Easter falls on determined?