Legal Definitions - quadragesima

Definition: Quadragesima is a Latin word that means "fortieth". It has two historical meanings:

1. It refers to the season of Lent, which lasts for about 40 days before Easter.
2. It also refers to the first Sunday of Lent, which is about 40 days before Easter.

Examples:

• During Quadragesima, Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter.
• Quadragesima Sunday is also known as "Invocabit Sunday" because the first words of the introit for that day's Mass are "Invocabit me".

The examples illustrate how Quadragesima is used to refer to both the season of Lent and the first Sunday of Lent. It is a term that is commonly used in Christian liturgy and worship.