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This man once fasted in the desert for 40 days 

Jesus Christ 

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This simple food was a symbol of Lent because it looks like two arms folded in prayer

Pretzel 

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We use these to mark our foreheads at the beginning of Lent 

Ashes

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This is the number of days in the season of Lent 

40

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Jesus wore a crown of ____

Thorns 

200

This is the number of times Jesus fell while carrying his cross 

3

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The branches of this plant remind us of Jesus' entrance into the city of Jerusalem 

Palm tree

200

This food was traditionally eaten on the day before Len begins 

Hot cross buns 

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The holiday marks the beginning of Lent 

Ash Wednesday 

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What happens to Jesus in the first station? 

Condemned to death 

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The Feast of the Annunciation, held on March 25th, celebrates the fact that this person said "YES!" to God 

Mary, Mother of Jesus

300

These symbols of Lent give us a chance to reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus 

Stations of the Cross 

300

Catholics do not eat this type of food on Fridays during Lent

Meat 

300

This is the day right before the season of Lent begins 

Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday)

300

How many stations of the cross are there? 

14

400

This Irish saint has a feast day during the Season of Lent 

St Patrick 

400

This word is never sang or said during the Season of Lent 

Alleluia 

400

The priest wears this colour vestments during Lent

Purple 

400

On this Sunday during Lent, the priest blesses the palm fronds 

Palm Sunday

400
In which station did Jesus die? 

12

500

This man helped Jesus carry his cross after he was sentenced to death 

Simon of Cyrene 

500

This is the meaning of the word "Lent"

Spring

500

This prayer is traditionally omitted from the Mass during the season of Lent 

The Gloria 
500

The is the first day following the Season of Lent 

Good Friday 
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What is the name of the cloth Jesus' face was cleaned with a cloth. What is this cloth called? 

Shroud of Turin

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