Ashes
When will we be celebrating Ash Wednesday this year?
Tomorrow; 03/05/25
What 2 days must we fast during Lent?
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
How many days are there in Lent?
40
“Hey, you’ve got something on your forehead”
Yeah! They are ashes, today is Ash Wednesday!
What is one thing you can give up during lent?
Multiple answers
What are the ashes made of?
Burned palm branches
What is fasting?
Abstaining from food as a form of sacrifice
What holiday does Lent prepare us for?
Easter
“Why do you have ashes on your forehead?”
Ashes remind us that life on earth is temporary and that we need God.
Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of obligation?
No
What do the worlds “You are dust and to dust you shall return” mean?
We are mortal
At what age must Catholics start fasting?
18
What color does the priest wear during Lent?
Violet
“What do the ashes mean?”
They remind us that we are dust and will return to dust.
How many meals should you eat on a day of fasting?
One meal and two smaller meals that don’t equal a full meal.
What do the words “Repent and believe in the gospel” mean?
We need to turn away from sin.
What days during lent do we not eat meat?
Fridays
What is the last week of Lent called?
Holy week
“Did you mess up? Are the ashes like a punishment?”
No, the ashes aren’t a punishment! They’re a sign that I want to grow in my faith and become a better person during Lent.
When the devil tried to tempt Jesus in the desert, he offered to turn rocks into what food?
Bread
What do the ashes represent?
We are sinners
How many days did Jesus fast for in the desert?
40
What do we do during lent on Fridays to remember Jesus being crucified?
Stations of the cross
“Is it just a Catholic thing?”
Mostly, but some other Christian churches also celebrate Ash Wednesday and Lent. It’s a way to prepare for Easter by focusing on prayer, fasting, and helping others.
What does almsgiving mean?
Serving others