What is Lent?
A time of preparation before Easter.
WHat is the purpose of Lent?
The book of the bible that tells us about Jesus' 40 days in the desert.
What does the book of Matthew tell us about?
A form of sacrifice to grow closer to God.
What does fasting symbolize during Lent?
What does the number 40 represent in the Bible?
A time of preparation, trial, and transformation.
What does Ash Wednesday mark?
The beginning of Lent.
40 Days.
How long does Lent last?
This book tells us to return to God with all our hearts.
What is Joel 2:12-13 calling us to do?
Giving up something out of love for God and others.
What is a sacrifice?
Who spent 40 days on Mount Sinai?
Moses.
What do the ashes remind us of?
That we are dust and to repent.
Begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday.
When does Lent begin and end?
How does Jesus resist temptation in the desert?
by fasting and relying on God's word.
Offering lambs, goats, or doves.
What were some sacrifices made in the Old Testament?
How long did the Israelites wander in the desert?
40 years.
Where do the ashes come from?
From burned palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday.
To pray, fast, and give alms to grow closer to God.
What does Lent call us to do?
A prayer asking God for a clean heart.
What prayer does Psalm 51:10 contain?
Because He was the perfect sacrifice for our sins.
Why is Jesus called the "Lamb of God"?
What event lasted 40 days and nights in the Bible?
Noah’s flood.
"Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return."
What does the priest say when giving us the ashes?
It prepares us for Easter and helps us reflect on our relationship with God.
Why is Lent important in Christianity?
How do the stories of Moses and the Israelites relate to Lent?
They show the significance of preparation and trials in faith.
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."
What does John 1:29 say about Jesus?
Why is Jesus’ 40 days in the desert significant?
It shows His preparation for His ministry and His ability to resist temptation.
Why is Ash Wednesday significant for Christians?
It starts a season of reflection and repentance.