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In 1962, McDonald's invented this dish for Catholics fasting on Fridays
Filet-O-Fish
While in the desert, Jesus is referred to as the "New" or "Last" version of this figure as he faces temptation in the desert
Adam
This is the only day Mass is not celebrated anywhere in the world
Good Friday
The number of times Jesus fell while carrying the cross
3
Before Lent was a season for everyone, it was the final exam period for these people preparing to enter the Church
Catechumens
The popular snack was originally shaped like arms crossed in prayer and given to children who learned their Lenten prayers
a pretzel
Jesus' 40 days I the desert is often seen as a fulfillment or re-do of this Old-Testament event that lasted 40 years
The Israelites wandering in the desert
What the ashes on Ash Wednesday represent
"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return"
mortality
How many days would Lent be if Sundays were included
46
Before the fast became 40 days, in the 1sst century it lasted this long
40 hours (before Easter)
This city is famous for its Mardi Gras Parades
new orleans
This is how many days Jesus stays on Earth after His Resurrection before going to Heaven
40
The pre-Lent season that existed before the 1960s to prepare for fasting
Septuagesima
The age at which Catholics are required to not eat meat and fast on Fridays
14
Hint: Same person who reduced Advent from 6 to 4 weeks and established its structure
Pope St. Gregory the Great
This is what the ashes for Ash Wednesday are made from
The day of the first Mass
The Last Supper
Holy Thursday
The color purple is used for this reason
- penance/sorrow for sin
- royalty of Christ the King
The number of pieces of silver Judas was paid
30
The Pope who declared beavers as fish so Catholics in Canada wouldn't starve
Hint: 17th century
Pope Clement 9
In the 17th century, the Church classified this rodent as a fish, allowing people to eat it during Lent
Beaver
The 3 day period from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday
The Triduum
These are the 3 pillars of Lent
Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
About how old was Jesus when He was crucified
33
Jesus, Moses, and this peson all recorded 40-day fasts
Hint: in the Old Testament, a prophet
Elijah