Ash Wednesday
What the ashes are made out of
What is Palms
The number of days Jesus was in the desert
40 days
The three things we are called to during lent
1) Prayer
2) Fasting
3) Alms giving
Holy Thursday
What the ashes symbolize and remind us of
The number of times Jesus was tempted by the devil
3 times
The purpose of giving up things during lent
To rid ourselves of sin and grow closer to God
Purpose of fasting
to detach from worldly desires and allow us to say yes to God
The event that took place before Jesus went into the desert
The most common/popular Lenten promise
Giving up chocolate/sweets
The mass that includes the washing of the feet
Holy Thursday
"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
"Repent and believe in the Gospel."
The three temptations by the devil to Jesus
1) The World- "I'll give you all this is you worship me."
2) The Flesh- "Turn the stones into bread."
3)The devil- "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down."
A popular devotion or liturgical service that is usually held on Fridays during Lent to remind us of Jesus' passion
The color worn by priests during Easter mass
White
The Pope is known to be credited with the establishment of the first Ash Wednesday mass
Pope Gregory the Great
The angels
The day, during the week, when you do have to participate in your Lenten promise
Sundays
After this mass, some people participate in a tradition known as "Church Hopping"
Good Friday