WHAT IS LENT?
Lent is the season before which holiday?
Easter
Jesus fasted in the desert for ___ days.
40
Talking and listening to God is called _____.
Praying
Ashes remind us to turn our hearts back to _____.
God
Easter celebrates that Jesus is _____.
Alive/risen
Lent lasts for how many days?
40
Jesus’ mother’s name.
Mary
Giving up something during Lent is called _____.
Ashes are usually placed on our _____.
Forehead
Jesus rose from the dead on the ____ day.
third day
Lent begins on this day when we may get ashes on our forehead.
Ash Wednesday
Jesus prayed to God, whom He called His _____.
Father
Name one thing kids might give up for Lent.
Answers vary
This symbol reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice.
The cross
The week before Easter is called ____ Week.
Holy Week
Lent is a time to pray, fast, and _____.
give to others / help others / give alms
Jesus died on this object.
Cross
Doing kind things for others is called _____.
serving / helping / giving
Bread and wine remind us of _____.
The Last Supper
The day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Palm Sunday
The color often used in church during Lent.
purple
Jesus taught people using stories called _____.
Parables
Instead of giving something up, you can add more of this good habit.
prayer / kindness / helping others
The desert reminds us of Jesus praying and fasting for 40 days in the _____.
Desert
Lent helps us prepare our hearts for _____.
Easter