Lenten Gospels
He tempted Jesus when he was in the desert.
Satan or the Devil
The color of Lent
What is Purple?
Eating one full meal with no snacking in between
On this day we remember the Last Supper.
What is Holy Thursday?
The number of days in Lent.
What is 40?
The beverage that Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for.
Water
Used to put a cross on our forehead on Ash Wednesday
What are Ashes?
During Lent, we make an effort to communicate with God more regularly.
What is prayer?
The day we remember Jesus' crucifixion and death.
What is Good Friday?
The length of the Triduum.
What is 3 days?
The son who demanded his half of the inheritance and went off and spent it all on extravagant things
The younger son
Seen in churches, homes, and often worn on a chain around our neck.
What is a Cross or Crucifix?
Sharing our time, talent and treasure with those in need.
What is almsgiving?
The way that Jesus showed us the importance of serving others.
What is washing feet (of the Apostles)?
The number of people who shared the Last Supper with Jesus.
What is 12?
The blind man washed this off his eyes at the pool of Siloam
Clay or mud
Because fat, eggs, and milk were forbidden during Lent, a special bread was made with dough consisting of only flour, salt, and water. These little breads made by monks were shaped in the form of arms crossed in prayer.
What is a pretzel?
The sacrament that we especially try to celebrate at least once during Lent.
What is Reconciliation?
The way of baptizing by going completely under water.
What is immersion?
The age at which you are required to abstain from meat.
What is 14?
They appeared to Jesus, James, Peter and John when they went up to the mountain.
Moses & Elijah
The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are made from these.
What are palm branches?
Refraining from eating meat.
What is abstinence?
This sacrament if celebrated with the Catechumens on Holy Saturday.
What is Baptism?
The number of readings suggested to be read at the Easter Vigil.
What is 9?