Give It Up
"40 days" that the Catholic Church recognizes as a preparation time before Easter.
Lent
A time to gather with other believers and celebrate the Eucharist.
Mass
Saint Paul tells us to "______ without ceasing" Thessalonians 5:17
Pray
The season before Lent
Ordinary Time
The Lord's Passion is re-enacted on this day
Good Friday
Abstaining from food or drink for spiritual purposes.
fasting
Praying before the Blessed Sacrament.
Adoration
The Book, literally; the book on which Christianity is based, in addition to tradition.
Bible
Last year's palms are burned to create this substance.
Ashes
Lent ends on this day
Holy Thursday
This represents Jesus as "the Light of the World." Many churches extinguish these on their altars on Good Friday to show that Jesus' light has gone out. It is relit on Easter Sunday to represent Jesus' return to life.
A Candle (Easter/Paschal Candle)
A Sacrament, the church's proclamation of God's forgiveness of our sins.
Confession/Reconciliation
A gift from God that helps you know the difference between right and wrong, and helps you choose what is right.
A Conscience
Ashes are made in this sign on foreheads.
The Sign of the Cross
No meat is allowed on this day
Friday
This represents Jesus and relates His death to that of this sacrifice on the first Passover. Christians traditionally refer to Jesus as "The _____ of God."
Lamb
The prayer that Jesus taught his disciples.
"Our Father"
The number of weeks in Lent
Six
"By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for ____ you are and to ____ you will return." Genesis 3:19
dust
The three days before Easter?
The Holy Triduum (The Easter/Paschal Triduum)
Giving to the needy or helping the needy. What is this called?
almsgiving
An expression of sorrow for one's sins; usually said after a confession is made
"Act of Contrition"
What week of Lent does the Priest wear this colour (It's called Chasuble)?
(2 Q's, so you have to get both right)
4th Sunday of Lent. Pink
What's the last feast before Ash Wednesday?
Shrove Tuesday
Jesus rises from the dead in the dark of this night at what mass?
Easter Vigil