Biblical Basics
This was where Jesus fasted for 40 days.
The desert
The first day of Lent.
Ash Wednesday
Jesus entered Jerusalem riding this animal
Donkey
This is commonly avoided on Fridays in Lent
Meat (except fish)
Where Catholic school mass usually happens
The gym
This Old Testament figure built an ark and fasted after the flood.
Noah
Lent prepares Christians to celebrate this major feast.
The day Jesus died on the cross
Good Friday
The Lenten colour
Purple
Many Catholic teens give up this sugary treat during Lent
Chocolate/candy
Jesus was born in this town
Bethlehem
The act of not eating meat on Fridays is called this.
Abstinence
Holy Week begins on this day, when Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday
These symbolic foods are often removed from homes before Lent begins.
Eggs and butter (or rich foods)
This fast-food chain often sees a sales spike during Lent thanks to its Filet-O-Fish.
McDonald's
The priest says this when he applies ashes to your forehead on Ash Wednesday
"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return"
or
"Repent and believe in the gospel"
This day is kept in silence and anticipation before Easter.
Holy Saturday
This man was swallowed by a big fish
You bless yourself with this at the church entrance
Holy Water
This Gospel contains the fullest account of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
The Gospel of Matthew
This word, meaning “praise the Lord,” is not sung or said during Lent.
Alleluia
The name for the three holiest days from Holy Thursday to Easter.
The Triduum
This devotion recalls Christ's passion in 14 steps.
What is the Stations of the Cross?
The term for bread and wine becoming the Body and Blood of Christ
Transubstantiation