Words to know
This word, used to describe the 40 days before Easter, is derived from an old-English word that meant "lengthening".
What is, Lent?
An act performed during Lent in which we consume a limited amount of food or give up something enjoyable.
What is, fasting?
The season of Lent lasts for 50 days.
False. (40 days)
This Sunday, which begins Holy week, commemorates the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and was greeted by shouts of "Hosanna!"
What is, Palm (or Passion) Sunday?
At the beginning of Lent, we remember this great prophet, who prepared the way for Jesus.
Who is, John the Baptist?
A word that means to turn away from sin.
What is, repent?
The sacrament of healing we are strongly encouraged to attend during the season of Lent.
What is, the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Catholics don't have to fast on Sundays during Lent.
True.
The number of days in Lent (excluding Sundays).
What is 40 days?
Where did Jesus go to be tempted by Satan?
What is, the Desert?
This penitential practice means to give our time, talents and treasure (or money) for the good of others.
What is, almsgiving?
During Lent it is good to spend extra time reading and praying with this holy book.
What is, the Bible?
During Lent we try to slow down and draw closer to God.
True.
Lent lasts from Ash Wednesday until the evening of this day.
What is, the evening of Holy Thursday, the beginning of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday)?
Name three famous bible accounts that are associated with the number "40"?
Jesus in the wilderness.
The flood and Noah's Ark.
The number of years the Jewish people wandered in the desert before entering the Promised Land.
By doing this we raise our hearts and minds and converse with God.
What is, prayer?
This is a "way" we can prayerfully reflect upon Jesus' journey to Calvary.
What are, the Stations of the Cross?
The season of Lent is a time of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving.
True.
The day the season of Lent begins.
What is, Ash Wednesday?
When He was in the desert, Jesus experienced this from the Devil.
What were, temptations?
This word means to willingly refrain from doing something, as a loving sacrifice to God.
What is, abstinence?
The mysteries of the Rosary we are encouraged most to pray during Lent.
What are the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary?
[(1) The Agony in the Garden, (2) the Scourging at the Pillar, (3) the Crowning with Thorns, (4) the Carrying of the Cross and (5) the Crucifixion of Jesus].
Through his suffering and death, Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophets, showing that he was the Messiah.
True.
The liturgical color used during the season of Lent.
What is, Violet/purple?
Another name for the 4th Sunday of Lent.
What is, Laetare Sunday (Rejoice! Easter is near!) (Rose color vestments)