Easter Facts
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Lent Symbolism
Lent Facts
Lent Origin
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On what day of the week is Easter always on? 

Sunday

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What are we NOT supposed to eat on Friday during Lent? 

Meat 

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What is one important tradition that we do during Lent?

Give something up!

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How long does Lent last for? 

40 days


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How long did Jesus fast in the desert for?

40 days and 40 nights

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What is the Sunday before Easter known as?

Palm Sunday

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What is the most common thing given up for Lent each year? 

Chocolate! 


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What color is associated with Lent in the Catholic Church? 

Purple


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What marks the first day of the Lenten season?

Ash Wednesday


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What does the word "lent" originate from/translate? 

It translates to "springtime" in Dutch

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What feast is celebrated 40 days AFTER Easter? 

The Feast of the Ascension

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What is the Tuesday before Lent called?

Fat Tuesday

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What is the most important celebration in the Liturgical Year for Catholics during Lent? 

Triduum 

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What are the ashes given out on Ash Wednesday made from? 

Last year's Palms from Palm Sunday  

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On what day is Jesus' resurrection? 

Easter Sunday

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A common practice in the Catholic Church is to receive what Sacrament before Communion/Eucharist on Easter? 

Pennance/Reconciliation

400

What celebration in New Orleans stops on Fat Tuesday? We celebrate with colors like purple, green, and gold!  

Mardi Gras

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What does the "Bread" at the Last Supper symbolize? 

It comes from the Book of Mark stating "While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body" - The bread symbolizes Jesus body

400

On Holy Saturday, there is a mass offered at night. This mass has the longest liturgy of the whole year. 

Easter Vigil 
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We celebrate the Last Supper on which day? 

Holy Thursday

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How do you determine when Easter is each year?  

Easter is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon — officially called "Paschal Full Moon" — that lands on or just after the spring equinox.

500

What is the most popular food eaten the day BEFORE Ash Wednesday? Why? 

Pancakes! Some even call this "Pancake Day" 

This is because they are a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.

500

At the Last Supper, what Sacrament was created? 

Eucharist/Communion

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The feast of this Saint ALWAYS falls during the Lenten season. It is especially commemorated and celebrated in Italy in general, and Sicily in particular, where they have been long-regarded as the island's Patron saint.

The Feast of St. Joseph (or St. Joseph's Day) March 19th
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Why is Good Friday important? 

It is the day Jesus is crucified