On February 18, Ash Wednesday is observed, marking the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter for Catholics worldwide. In Roraima, the Diocese is organizing 23 masses in churches located in Boa Vista and other towns in the interior of the state. The Lenten season this year lasts from Ash Wednesday until Holy Thursday, April 2, making a total of 46 days, although the Church traditionally counts only 40 days, excluding Sundays which are dedicated to the celebration of Jesus's resurrection.

During the masses held on Ash Wednesday, attendees receive the imposition of ashes on their foreheads, a ritual that symbolizes human fragility and serves as an invitation to spiritual conversion and renewal. Father Josimar Lobo, the general vicar of the Diocese in Roraima, emphasized that this season of Lent is a time of hope, penitence, and a call for personal transformation. These services and rituals encourage the faithful to reflect on their lives as they prepare for the resurrection of Christ at Easter.

The observance of Ash Wednesday and the following Lenten period is significant not only for its religious connotation but also for its community aspect, as it brings together the local Catholic community through ceremonies that foster a sense of togetherness and spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder of humility and penitence, as individuals participate in practices that encourage self-reflection and spiritual improvement during this sacred season.