Holy Days
What day starts Lent?
Who betrays Jesus to the soldiers?
Judas
Why do we give up things during Lent?
We get rid of bad habits or regular distractions so that we can focus on our relationship with God.
What do people typically do for the Lenten season?
Give something up.
How many days are in Lent?
40 - which means "a long time"
What is the Sunday before Easter, when Jesus rides through town on a donkey?
Who was occupying Israel during the time Jesus was teaching?
The Romans
Why do we start Lent by wearing ashes?
They remind us of our mortality. When we come face to face with our mortality, we tend to become more willing to get our lives in order and focus on what’s really important.
Why are pretzels considered a Lenten snack?
The shape of a traditional pretzel mimics the folding of hands in prayer. It also only contains flour, water and salt.
Why do we celebrate Lent? What event does it commemorate?
To remember Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness.
What do we call the Thursday before Easter?
Maunday Thursday - The word "Maundy" is originated from the Latin word called "mandatum," which means "commandment." This day is named after Jesus' commandment to his disciples to love one another.
Which disciple wipes Jesus' feet with expensive perfume?
the sacrament of Holy Communion
What is the liturgical color for Lent?
Purple or violet
What spiritual practice to people undertake during Lent, typically on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Fasting - refraining from food and drink
Give at least two names for the day before Lent starts.
Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras
Who baptizes Jesus after he comes out of the wilderness?
John the Baptist.
What Jewish holiday was Jesus celebrating with his disciples in Jerusalem before he was betrayed?
Passover.
In which city was Jesus celebrating the Passover?
Jerusalem.
What are the three days leading to Easter called?
The Triduum. “Triduum” comes from the Latin word for three, and it includes the three holiest days of the Church year from sundown on Holy Thursday, through Good Friday and Holy Saturday, to sundown on Easter Sunday.
What are we called to do in Lent - what does John the Baptist demand?
Repent. Lent calls people to repentance by urging them to engage in acts of penance, prayer, and almsgiving. It is a time for self-reflection, repentance, and a renewed commitment to following Christ.
What Biblical event does Passover commemorate?
When God led the Israelites out of Egypt and "passed over" the doorframes with lamb's blood on them during the final plague.
What word is never said or sung in the church during Lent?
Lent is known to be 40 days long even though from Ash Wednesday to the last Saturday of the season it is 46 days. Why?
Sundays are not included in Lent