Easter
what day does easter fall on?
Sunday
What color vestments do priests wear?
Purple
Who wiped the face of Jesus.
Veronica
where do the ashes for Ash Wednesday come from?
previous palm Sunday
How many days did Jesus wander in the desert.
40 days
What can't we eat on Fridays during lent?
Meat
How many times did Jesus fall caring the cross?
3 times
what is "Fat Tuesday"?
preparation for fasting for lent.
What is the meaning of Easter?
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is the first day of Lent called?
Ash Wednesday
Who helped Jesus carry the cross?
Simon of Cyrene
what are the 3 practices for lent?
Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
What is the week leading up to Easter?
Holy week
What are 3 days leading up to easter?
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday
who condemned Jesus to death?
Pontius Pilate
what is traditionally eaten on Fridays in lent?
fish and eggs
How many days are there leading up to easter?
40 days
What Irish saint’s feast day takes place during Lent?
St Patrick
What was the mountain Jesus was crucified on?
Golgotha
What time of day did Jesus ascend?
the early morning of easter.