Give It Up
The name for the celebration of the Eucharist together with other believers
What is Mass?
This day before Lent can be celebrated for a whole season - like in New Orleans.
What is Mardi Gras?
Day of the week when Catholics don't eat meat during Lent
What is Friday?
The place where Catholics go to worship God together
What is a parish? OR What is a church?
This Sacrament is where our sins are formally forgiven.
What is Confession/Reconciliation?
The Book, literally; the book on which our faith is based, in addition to tradition.
What is the Bible?
The Lord's Passion is re-enacted on this day
What is Good Friday? OR What is Palm Sunday?
Jesus taught this prayer to his disciples when they asked how to pray.
What is the Our Father? OR What is the Lord's Prayer?
Something you're good at that you're called to share with your church community; often showcased at a "[Blank] Show"
What is a talent?
Ashes remind us that we are this on Ash Wednesday.
What is dust?
Jesus rises from the dead in the dark of the night at this often-candlelit Mass.
What is the Easter Vigil?
A person who follows Jesus and strives to live His teachings
What is a disciple?
This is a special time before the Blessed Sacrament spent in private prayer.
What is Adoration?
Something you decide to do for self-improvement or the betterment of the world, often at times like New Year's or Lent
What is a resolution?
In this country, ashes are sprinkled on the head instead of made into a cross.
What is Italy? OR Poland? OR Croatia?
Lent officially ends on this day
What is Holy Thursday?
A special word for the traditional Lenten practice of giving of one's financial resources
What is almsgiving?
A verbal expression of sorrow for one's sins; usually said after a confession is made
What is an "Act of Contrition"
The number of weeks in Lent
What is six?
These are burned to create this year's ashes.
What are last year's palms?
The name for the three days before Easter
What is the Triduum?