A day of Fast and Partial Abstinence, prior to Trinity Sunday.

Regulations for Ember Saturday

The following regulations concerning fasting and abstinence are to be observed on Ember Saturday:

1. Partial Abstinence (Applicable to all persons over seven years of age):

   • Ember Saturday are days of partial abstinence.
   • On such days, meat, and soup or gravy made from meat, may be consumed only once a day at the principal meal.

2. Fast (Applicable to all persons over 21 and under 59 years of age):

   • Ember Saturday are designated fast days.
   • Those bound by the law of fast must adhere to the following:
     • Only one full meal is permitted.
     • Two other meatless meals may be taken, sufficient to maintain strength, provided that together they do not equal another full meal.
     • Meat may be taken at the principal meal on this day of fast (consistent with the partial abstinence rule).
     • Eating between meals is not permitted. Liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed.

General Provision:

• When health or the ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. In cases of doubt concerning fast or abstinence, a parish priest or confessor should be consulted.