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This man once fasted for 40 days in the desert.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This simple food was a symbol of Lent because it looks like two arms folded in prayer.
What is a pretzel?
We use these to mark our foreheads at the beginning of Lent.
What are ashes?
This is the number of days in the season of Lent.
What is 40?
This is the number of times jesus fell while carrying his cross.
What is 3?
The branches of this plant remind us of Jesus' entrance into the city of Jerusalem.
What is a palm tree?
This food was traditionally eaten on the day before Lent begins.
What are hot cross buns?
This holiday marks the beginning of Lent.
What is Ash Wednesday?
The Feast of the Assunciation, held on March 25th, celebrates the fact that this person said "Yes!" to God.
Who is Mary, Mother of Jesus?
These symbols of Lent give us a chance to reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus.
What are the Stations of the Cross?
Catholics do not eat this type of food on Fridays during Lent.
What is meat?
This is the day right before the season of Lent begins.
What is Mardi Gras (or Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday)?
This Irish saint has a feast day during the season of Lent.
Who is Saint Patrick?
This word is never sang or said during the season of Lent.
What is "alleluia"?
The priest wears this color vestments during Lent.
What is purple?
On this Sunday during Lent, the priest blesses the palm fronds.
What is Palm Sunday?
This man helped Jesus carry this cross after he was sentenced to death.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?
This is the meaning of the word Lent.
What is "spring"?
This prayer is traditionally omitted from the Mass during the season of Lent.
What is the Gloria?
This is the first day following the season of Lent.
What is Good Friday?