The Season of Lent
How long is the season of Lent?
The season of Lent lasts for 40 days, not including Sundays. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.
What is the significance of fasting during Lent?
Fasting is practiced during Lent as a way to spiritually discipline oneself and focus on prayer and reflection.
What is the Stations of the Cross?
This prayer is traditionally said on Fridays during Lent to remember Christ's Passion.
What is the significance of Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent and serves as a reminder to repent our sins.
What is the purpose of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent?
Abstaining from meat on Fridays is a symbol of sacrifice and penance to remember the sacrifice of Jesus on Good Friday.
What is Almsgiving?
This Lenten practice involves prayer, fasting, and giving to the needy.
What is the common practice during the season of Lent?
Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving are common practices during the Season of Lent to reflect on one's relationship with God and others.
Why do some people choose to give up something they enjoy during Lent?
Giving up a personal habit during Lent is a way to practice self-discipline and strength, as well as a reminder of the sacrifices of Jesus.
What is the Rosary?
This type of prayer involves a series of beads and meditations on the life of Christ.
What is the significance of Holy Week ?
Holy Week commemorates the events leading up to Jesus's crucifixion, death, and resurrection.
On Ash Wednesday, it is customary for Christians to receive what symbol on their foreheads?
A cross
What is the first line of the Lord’s Prayer? (aka The Our Father)
"Our Father, who art in heaven."
What are the traditional colors associated with the Season of Lent?
Purple is the traditional color associated with the Season of Lent, symbolizing penance and preparation.
Why do some people choose to practice additional acts of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent?
As a way to deepen their spiritual journey, draw closer to God.
What is the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples known as?
The Our Father