Give It Up
"40 days" that the Catholic Church recognizes as a preparation time before Easter.
What is Lent?
Abstaining from food or drink for spiritual purposes.
What is fasting?
Praying before the Blessed Sacrament.
What is Adoration?
The Book, literally; the book on which Christianity is based, in addition to tradition.
What is the Bible?
Ashes are made from these
What are last year’s palm branches.
Giving of one's resources, financially.
What is almsgiving?
A Sacrament, the church's proclamation of God's forgiveness of our sins.
What is Confession/Reconciliation?
Natural ability or quality that can be shared with the Church community
What is talent?
A person who shares God's love with the people around them.
What is a missionary/saint?
The prayer that Jesus taught his disciples.
What is the "Our Father"
A settlement or solution, usually made at New Year's, but also at Lent
What is a resolution?
The Lord's Passion is commemorated on this day
What is Good Friday?
The place where Christians go to worship God together
What is a parish/church?
An expression of sorrow for one's sins; usually said after a confession is made
What is an "Act of Contrition"
The number of weeks in Lent
What is six?
The season preceding Lent.
What is Mardi Gras?