Calendar
Lent begins on this day
What is Ash Wednesday
The number of days Jesus spent in the desert
What is 40
On Ash Wednesday, these are placed on our foreheads
What are ashes
Those 14 and older must abstain from this food on Ash Wedsday and all Fridays in Lent
What is meat
This color vestment is most used during Lent
What is purple (or violet)
The last Sunday in Lent
What is Palm Sunday
This apostle denied knowing Jesus 3 times
Who was St. Peter
A 14-step devotion commemorating Jesus' suffering and death
What are the Stations of the Cross
This sacrament is required to be received between the 1st Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday
What is the Eucharist
This apostle betrayed Jesus
Who was Judas
The number of days that are in Lent
What is 40
Jesus' final meal with the apostles
What was the Last Suppper
At the Easter Vigil, this is the first sacrament received by those who are becoming Catholic
What is Baptism
The term given to depriving oneself of something during Lent
What is giving up
This flower, used in Church on Easter, symbolizes purity and new life.
What is a lily
The day during Holy Week, Mass is not celebrated
What is Good Friday
The person who condemned Jesus to death
Who was Pontius Pilate
The last Sunday in Lent,these are given out to commemorate Jesus' celebrated entrance into Jerusalem
What are palms
The Church recommends that this sacrament be received during Lent
What is Reconciliation
He told Adam "You are dust and to dust you shall return."
Who is God
Feast day of these 2 popular saints are almost always in Lent
Who are St. Joseph and St. Patrick
Joseph of Arimathea provided this for Jesus
What is a tomb
Holy Saturday morning, people bring this to church to have blessed.
What is food
THis is required for people 18-59 yrs. on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
What is fasting
Jesus promised this to the good thief as they were both being crucified
What is heaven