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According to Twitter users of 2016, what is the most common thing to give up during Lent?
Chocolate
How many days and nights was Jesus in the desert/ wilderness?
40, This is why we celebrate Lent for 40 days.
What are the three pillars of Lent?
Fasting, _______ , & _______
Fasting, Prayer, and Almsgiving
On Ash Wednesday, what symbol is placed on the forehead of Catholics- and even some Protestants- worldwide? and what with?
The sign of the Cross, ashes
What is the first day of Holy Week called?
Palm Sunday
According to Twitter users of 2016, what is the second most common thing to give up for Lent?
Social Media
Who tempts Jesus in the desert?
the devil
Sundays are included in the forty days of Lent, but the Church requires that people fast on Sundays as well. True or False?
False- Sundays are to be reminders of the coming resurrection
What is celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday?
Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday
Feast before the Fast
What disciple is famously known for betraying Jesus for money on Holy Thursday?
Judas
True or False? New Orleans Mardi Gras parades start as soon as January.
BONUS: Where did Mardi Gras originate?
True! The first event was held on January 5th this year.
MOBILE, AL
!!!!!!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!
The tempter promises Jesus all of the kingdoms of the world if he does what?
"8 Again, the [tempter] took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; 9 and he said to him, 'All these will I will give to you, if you fall down and worship me.'"
Matthew 4:8-9
The official Liturgical color of Lent is...?
Purple- representing penance, sacrifice, and preparation
On Ash Wednesday, what does the priest say as he makes a sign of the Cross on one's forehead?
"From dust, we came and to dust we shall return", "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return", or "Repent and believe in the Gospel"
What do we recall on Holy Thursday?
We recall the Last Supper that took place on the last Thursday before Jesus' death, he celebrated it with his disciples
Catholics don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent. It used to be every Friday throughout the entire year- True or False?
TRUE! Giving up meat on Fridays used to be a year-round tradition within the Church.
How many times is Jesus tempted in the desert?
Three
The practice of self-denial that allows room in your life for God to do something new is practiced during Lent. True or False?
TRUE- this is demonstrated through fasting!
Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation?
No, but it is encouraged to start your Lenten journey off strong.
What two women found Jesus' empty tomb on Easter Sunday?
Mary Magdalene & Mary
Easter Sunday is on what day this year?
April 21, 2019
How does Jesus respond to each temptation?
By quoting a verse from Deuteronomy
What word does the Church abstain from saying during the Lenten season?
"Alleluia"
!!!!!!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!
Name the Catholic actor who posted a picture with his ashes last year!
OR for 700 points name any famous Catholic ACTOR
Mark Wahlberg
700- Mel Gibson, George Clooney, Steve Carell
What are the three days (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday) leading up to Easter called?
The Triduum