Scripture
Holy Thursday commemorates what special act of Jesus' ministry?
Jesus washing his disciples feet
What's the one day of the year that we don't celebrate the mass?
Good Friday
What are the three disciplines that the church gives us during lent?
Prayer, fasting and almsgiving
From where do we light all our candles on the Easter vigil?
The paschal candle
How many days after fat Tuesday is Easter?
47
What are 5 times in the bible that the number 40 is used?
- 40 years in the desert. Num 14:33-34
- Saul, David and Solomon each ruled for 40 years.
- Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days. 1 Sam 17:16
- The flood lasted for 40 days. Gen 7:17
- Ezekiel laid on his side for 40 days to bear the iniquity of Judea's sins. Ezek 4:6
- Moses Fasted for 40 days. Ex 34:28
- Elijah fasted for 40 days. 1 Kgs 19:8
- Jesus Fasted in the desert for 40 days. Mt 4:2, Mk 1:13, Lk 4:2
- Moses sent spies into the promised land for 40 days. Num 13:25, 14:34
- Jonah warned Ninevah that they would be destroyed in 40 days. Jon 3:4
- Jesus appeared to his disciples for 40 days.
This very special event happens during the Easter vigil every year.
New adults are received into the church through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.
Why do we fast from meat on Friday?
Because Jesus died on Friday so it is known as a day of sacrifice.
Candidates for Baptism are called what?
Catechumens
This breakfast food is eaten by over 10 countries globally on Fat Tuesday.
Pancakes
What are the 5 stations of the Cross that aren't in the bible?
3rd station, Jesus falls for the first time.
4th station, Jesus meets his mother.
6th station, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
7th station, Jesus falls for the second time.
9th station, Jesus falls for the third time.
During the Gloria at the Easter vigil, what two things are done that change the atmosphere? One is seen, the other is heard.
The lights and altar candles are lit, and the bells are rung throughout.
Why don't we fast on Sundays during Lent?
Because Sunday is the day we celebrate Jesus' resurrection.
The word Lent comes from what root word?
A. Lex legis
B. Lencten
C. Lintgeom
D. Leghten
B. Lencten. Which means (spring)
According to St. Paul, if this did not happen, Christians are to be the most pitable of all people.
Jesus rising from the dead. 1 Cor 15:13-19
What was the 1st temptation of Jesus in the bible?
That Jesus wasn't the son of God. Mt 4:3, 6, Lk 4:3, 9
How many available sections of the bible are we able to read on the Easter vigil, Holy Saturday, during the liturgy of the word?
Hint: It's more than you think.
17. The 7 readings, 7 psalms or canticles which are read/sung after every reading, the epistle from Romans, then psalm 118, and then the Gospel
What is the minimum requirement for fasting from food on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
2 small meals and 1 normal size meal that's not bigger than both small meals put together.
Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection is jointly known as what?
The paschal mystery
At what age is abstinence required?
14
According to what God commanded the Israelites to do for the passover in Exodus 12, what essential part is missing at the last supper?
The Lamb
What's the theme of the 1st and 2nd reading, from Exodus and 1 Corinthians, on Holy Thursday about?
Hint: Holy Thursday has 2 main themes.
The Eucharist. The Passover Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; the Last Supper 1 Cor 11:23-26.
The word almsgiving is based on the greek word "eleemosyne", which means what?
Pity, mercy, compassion
As a result of original sin, human nature is weakened in its powers, subject to ignorance, suffering and the domination of death, and inclined to sin (this inclination is called "________________").
Hint: It starts with C, and ends sounding like "since"
Concupiscence Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 418
The practice of a 40 day fast before Easter was established by the council of______ in AD 325.
Nicaea