Jesuits
The Jesuits are best known for establishing these types of institutions.
Colleges or Universities
Pretzel
Jesus was this profession during his early life.
Carpenter
First known Christian martyr; died by stoning
St. Stephen
The length of time for Lent
40 days
This book written by St. Ignatius of Loyola is used as a guide for spiritual directors.
Spiritual Exercises
This Polish bread desert is traditionally only made to celebrate Easter Sunday.
Babka
This prophet baptized Jesus of Nazareth, signifying the start of his ministry.
John the Baptist
Was an early apostle of Jesus and crucified upside down.
St. Peter
Lent symbolizes this period of time in the Life of Jesus
"40 days and 40 nights" or "fasting in the desert"
Pedro Arrupe S.J. used this phrase to describe what a Jesuit alum should be
"men and women for others."
This type of meat is traditionally a requirement for Greek (and other cultures) Easter Sunday dinner.
Lamb
Jesus's teachings were taught with this type of story.
Parables
These two women were attacked by wild beasts then killed with swords during the Roman persecution of Christians in the 3rd Century.
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
This central theme of Lent asks Christians to donate money or performing other acts of charity.
Almsgiving
Pope Francis
This European country has a very strong chocolate egg tradition during Easter.
Italy
What was Jesus's first miracle of his public ministry?
This Franciscan priest stepped forward to request being killed instead of a man with a wife and children while imprisoned at Auschwitz.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
This day of the week is technically excluded during Lent as a feast day in celebration of Christ's resurrection.
Sunday
St. Ignatius prayed and did penace for his sins in this cave for almost 10 months.
Manresa
What color are eggs dyed in Greek Easter tradition?
Red
Jesus was found here when he went missing as a 12 year old while traveling home with his family after Passover.
The temple courts in Jerusalem
Was a princess and scholar who converted hundreds to Christianity before being beheaded by Emperor Maxentius in 4th Century.
Catherine of Alexandria
This historical event permentantly ceased the traditionally strict rules of fasting during Lent for Roman Catholics that Eastern Orthodox Christians still observe.
World War II