Do Catholic children fast?
In the Catholic Church, children are not required to fast until they reach the age of majority, typically considered 18 years old.
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In the Catholic Church, children are not required to fast until they reach the age of majority, typically considered 18 years old.
A spiritual look at how world religions view sin, repentance, and the path to restore harmony with the Divine.
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