Ash Wednesday
What season of the church does Ash Wednesday start
Lent
How many days are before Easter in lent
46 days
What is the shape of the crisim oil placed in
The shape of the cross
There are 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
What was Pope Francis the first Pope to be
He was the first South American Pope
How many days does Jesus spend in the dessert
40 days
What type of season is lent
A season of fasting and prayer
What symbols represent the Holy Spirit
False
What is a vocation
A call to the way of life
What do the ashes on Ash Wednesday symbolize
The dust which God made us from
What are the main colors of Lent
Violet/purple
What are Confirmation candidates called
Confirmands
How many fruits of the Holy Spirit are there
There are 12 gifts of the Holy Spirit
When is our Lady of Lourdes day
February 11th
What are ashes a sign of
Penance
Why don't we eat meat during Lent
We don't eat meat during Lent because it is a luxury food and the Apostles were fisherman
What does the laying of hands represent
Ancient action of powerful sign by God's blessing
How many fruits of the Holy Spirit are mentioned in the bible
There are nine mentioned in the bible.
What are the cardinal virtues
Prudence, Temperents, Justice, Fortitude
What does the priest say while putting on the ashes
"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
What does Lent mean
Spring
When are the confirmands confirmed
They are confirmed after the homily
The bishop says gift
Where was Venerable Pierre Toussaint born
He was born in Hati