Three traditional disciplines are practised and they are
prayer, fasting and
alms-giving (charity). Liturgically, the Church
fasts by removing holy water from the fonts, and abstaining from
singing the Gloria and using 'Alleluia' during Mass. We are called
to repent, turn away from sin and renew ourselves. It is also a
popular time for people to go to confession.
All this is done to prepare to celebrate the biggest feast in the
liturgical calendar - Easter. 
