Lent Basics
How many days does Lent last?
40 days
Where did Jesus go for 40 days during Lent?
the desert
What are the three pillars of Lent?
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
What day celebrates Jesus entering Jerusalem?
Palm Sunday
What do we receive on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday?
Ashes
What day marks the beginning of Lent?
Ash Wednesday
Who tempted Jesus in the desert?
the devil
What does fasting mean?
Giving up food or something we enjoy
What meal did Jesus share with His disciples?
The Last Supper
What prayer devotion reflects on Jesus' journey to the cross?
Stations of the Cross
What color is associated with Lent?
Purple
What did Jesus do for 40 days?
(2 part answer)
He fasted and prayed.
What is almsgiving?
What day remembers Jesus' crucifixion?
Name a saint known for prayer and sacrifice. Be able to explain your answer.
Examples: St. Francis, St. Teresa, St. John Paul II
What do the ashes symbolize?
(2 part answer)
Repentance and that we come from dust
What river was Jesus baptized in?
Name one way to pray more during Lent.
Examples: go to Mass, pray the Rosary, read the Bible
What day celebrates Jesus rising from the dead?
What are we encouraged to "give up" during Lent?
Something we enjoy
Why are Sundays not counted as part of the 40 days of Lent?
Because every Sunday is a celebration of the Resurrection
Name one of the three specific temptations the devil gave Jesus in the desert.
1. Turn stones into bread
2. Jump from the temple
3. Worship the devil for power
How are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving connected in helping us grow closer to God?
-Prayer connects us to God
-Fasting helps us practice self-control
-Almsgiving helps us love and serve others
What is the name of the three most important days of Holy Week, from Holy Thursday to Easter?
The Triduum
What is the purpose of the Stations of the Cross, and how does it help us during Lent?
To reflect on Jesus' suffering and grow closer to Him through prayer an meditation