Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday serves as a reminder
a. that our bodies will die someday and turn to dust b. of our mortality c. of our need to repent for our d. all of the above
D. all of the above
Lent is a season of
a. Repentance, Prayer, Fever
b. Repentance, Prayer, Fasting
c. Religion, Prayer, Fasting
d. Rest, Prayer, Fasting
b. Lent is a season of repentance, prayer and fasting.
What is the color of the Easter season?
White/Gold (either acceptable)
Holy week is the last week of
Holy week is the last week of Lent
Jesus spent this many days fasting in the desert, inspiring the length of Lent.
40
What do Catholics abstain from on Ash Wednesday?
Meat
The Devil
What day is considered the birthday of the Catholic Church?
Pentecost
During Holy Week what are Catholics preparing themselves for?
Easter
What specific day in Jesus Christ’s life do the Stations of the Cross commemorate?
Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man
Where do the ashes that are used on Ash Wednesday come from?
Palms
The colour purple is the colour of Lent because it is the traditional colour of __________, __________ and ___________.
(name at least 2 correctly)
The colour purple is the colour of Lent because it is the traditional colour of Penance, Mourning and Royalty.
This animal is often used as a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice and appears in many Easter images.
The lamb
On Palm Sunday, what do Catholics do?
Catholics wave palm branches as a reminder of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
According to a study done in 2014, what was the #1 most given up thing by adults?
Chocolate
How many days is the Season of LENT
40 days
Which day of the week is generally not included in the 40-day fast of Lent?
Sunday
This apostle is the only one who stayed at the foot of the Cross with Mary during Jesus’ crucifixion
John
The Veneration (honoring) of the cross on Good Friday can be done by approaching the cross and __________ ,___________, or __________ the cross out of respect
(name at least 2 correctly)
Veneration of the cross can be done by approaching the cross and kneeling, kissing, or touching the cross out of respect.
What 2 songs do we not sing during Mass in the Lent season?
Gloria
Alleluia
How many days is the season of EASTER
50 days
Name 2 other Christian denominations that practice Lent
including but not limited to: Western Orthodox Churches, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Anglicans
What are the 3 Sacraments that people can receive on Easter?
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist
What days of Holy Week are known as the Triduum?
The time from sundown on Holy Thursday to sundown on Easter Day is known as the Triduum.
Who was the first person Jesus revealed himself to after he resurrected?
Mary Magdelene