Beginning of Lent
How many days make up the traditional Lenten season, mirroring Jesus’ time in the wilderness?
40 Days
What liturgical color is most associated with Lent?
Purple
This is the day Jesus was resurected
Easter
What does Easter Sunday commemorate?
Jesus' resurrection
What is placed on the forehead as a sign of repentance at the beginning of lent?
The act of not eating food for a certain period of time
fasting
What figure tempted Jesus in the wildreness?
What day was Jesus' crucified?
Good Friday
What day marks the beginning of Lent in Western Christianity?
Ash Wednesday
What is the term for "the act of giving, time, money or love to those in need in order to spread God's love"
almsgiving
Good Friday marks the day that this event occurred...
Good Friday
A day of solemn waiting
What is the day before Lent begins, often associated with feasting?
Shrove Tuesday
We focus on doing this more during lent to intentionally deepen our relationship with God, repent for sins, and prepare our hearts for Easter.
Pray
What is the day Jesus road into Jerusalem?
Palm Sunday
What act, other than breaking of bread and wine, did Jesus perform for his disciples at the last supper on Holy Thursday?
Washed their feet
What date did lent begin this year? (2026)
February 18th 2026
What are the three pillars of lent?
prayer, almsgiving, and fasting
What word did they shout when Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? Hint: it translates to "save us"
Hosana
Jesus was crucified because he claimed to be this...