Special Days
On what day of the week does Lent begin?
Monday (Orthodox) or Wednesday (Catholic, Anglican, Protestant)
What is it called when we give up something for Lent?
Fasting
Who fasted for 40 days and nights in the desert?
Jesus
In many countries, what do people do on Shrove Tuesday before Lent begins?
Eat pancakes
What do some Christians receive on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday?
Ashes in the shape of a cross
What "disciplines" could you take on during Lent?
Read a portion of the Bible (say, the Gospels), practice praying daily (say, before bedtime)
What happened to Jesus in the desert?
Temptations
What is the colour of the season of Lent in churches that change decorations with the year?
Purple
What's the last week of Lent called?
Holy Week (especially Maundy Thursday and Good Friday)
What is one way we can give to others during Lent?
By donating food, money, or time to charity or those in need
What were the temptations of Jesus?
Turn stones into bread, jump off the temple roof, rule the world
What does the palm branch, given on Palm Sunday, symbolize?
Jesus as King and Savior
What do the ashes remind us of on Ash Wednesday?
That we are dust, and to dust we shall return (humility and mortality)
What could we give up during Lent that is not chocolate?
Harsh words and thoughts, being jealous, screen time
Where else is number 40 mentioned in the Bible?
Moses on Mt Sinai, years in the wilderness, the flood, time between resurrection and ascension
What animals are associated with Lent?
Lamb and donkey
How many days are between Ash Wednesday and Easter?
46
During Lent, Christians are encouraged to be more like Jesus. What are some ways to be like Jesus?
Help others, forgive, love our neighbours
What's the event that sets Jesus on the path towards his self-sacrifice?
Transfiguration
Where do the ashes used to mark foreheads come from?
Palm branches, burned