This day marks that there are 46 days until Easter and begins the Lenten season.
What is Ash Wednesday?
100
This is a cross with an image of Jesus' body hanging from it. It symbolizes the sacrifice Jesus made by allowing Himself to be killed.
What is a crucifix?
100
What was the first Plague?
What is Blood and Fish
100
An offense against God as well as against reason, truth, and conscience.
What is sin?
100
This is a pillar of Lent where we deny ourselves something we love, such as food.
What is fasting?
200
This is the carnival that takes place on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday to celebrate before the fasting and sacrifice of Lent.
What is Mardi Gras?
200
This is without the figure of Christ crucified--reminds Christians of Jesus' victory over death and the new life and hope this victory brings to believers.
What is a cross?
200
What was the 2end Plague
WhatIs Frogs
200
The loving act of God's forgiveness of sins and the restoration of friendship with him brought by Jesus.
What is salvation?
200
This is a pillar of Lent where we talk to God about our own intentions and pray for those of others.
What is prayer?
300
People from the age of 14 are expected to _____ on this day. This means abstain from meat and on certain days, eat smaller meals.
What is fast?
300
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.
What is a candle?
300
what was the 3rd plague
What is lice
300
A gift from God that helps you know the difference between right and wrong helps you choose what is right.
What is conscience?
300
This is a pillar of lent where we give aide to those in need. This can be through money or donating our time.
What is almsgiving?
400
"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
What is dust?
400
This represents Jesus and relates His death to that of this sacrificed on the first Passover. Christians traditionally refer to Jesus as "the _____ of God."
What is the lamb?
400
On this day, Jesus washed the fee
What is Holy Thursday?
400
The Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land, accomplished and directed by God.
What is the Exodus?
400
This is not celebrated on Good Friday services
What is the Eucharist?
500
This is the symbol we wear to show our repentance of sin.
What is an ashen cross?
500
The large, pure white blossoms remind Christians of the pure new life that comes to them through the Resurrection of Jesus.
What is an Easter Lilly?
500
This is the day when Jesus' body was entombed. The most important time is at sundown when we recognize the Easter Vigil.
What is Holy Saturday?
500
The Jewish holy day that celebrates God's leading the Israelites out of slavery into Egypt.
What is the Passover?
500
This is the reading of the Bible where we hear about Jesus' conviction and crucifixion.