What is Lent?
Why does Lent last 40 days?
It represents the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, resisting temptation.
What is the color of Lent?
Purple
What do the ashes on our forehead symbolize?
“For dust you are and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19)
There were 2 criminals crucified beside Jesus.. What was the difference between criminals
One criminal mocked Jesus, saying, “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!” (Luke 23:39), while the other repented and asked Jesus to remember him in His kingdom. Jesus responded, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43).
It symbolizes a time of testing, purification, and reliance on God, just as Lent is a time of spiritual renewal and preparation.
What is an example of having a Lenten attitude
Living with humility, repentance, self-discipline, and a renewed focus on God.
Alms Giving
Praying
To prepare for Easter and to grow in holiness through repentance.
What Old Testament event foreshadowed Jesus’ 40 days in the desert? (Bonus: How does it relate to Lent)
The Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years
(Symbolizes a time of purification, and reliance on God, just as Lent is a time of spiritual renewal and preparation)
Where do the ashes come from?
Specifically, what were they before they became ashes?
Palm leaves given on Plam Sunday
Why do some Catholics choose to give up something for Lent, and how does this practice help in spiritual growth?
Giving up something is a form of sacrifice that helps us practice self-control, detach from worldly attachments, and focus more on God during this time of spiritual renewal.
We fast from things that distract us from God, and return our attention to positive priorities.
What are the 3 temptations the devil made to Jesus?
Turn the rocks into bread
Jump off a cliff (throw yourself down)
Worship the devil and you can have the world
We pray to grow close to God, the source of our strength and the inspiration for how we live in the world.
Why do Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent?
Aligns with tradition of sacrifice, show solidarity with the poor, who might not have access to such luxuries
Old English "lencten" is the root word for lent what does it mean?
What do we offer to God during Lent?
We offer prayer, sacrifices, fasting, and almsgiving
And what happened on that day
The Last Supper
`What are Jesus' answers to the devil against his temptations?
One does not live by bread alone
Do not put the Lord your God to the test
You shall worship your Lord and God and Him only
What is the tradition of the Stations of the Cross, and how does it help build our faith during Lent?
The Stations of the Cross remember Jesus’ journey to His crucifixion, inviting us to reflect on His suffering and grow in understanding and gratitude for His sacrifice
Name 3 of the Stations of The Cross
1 Jesus is condemned to death
2 Jesus carries His cross
3 Jesus falls the first time
4 Jesus meets his mother
5 Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross
6 Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
7 Jesus falls the second time
8 Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
9 Jesus falls a third time
10 Jesus' clothes are taken away
11 Jesus is nailed to the cross
12 Jesus dies on the cross
13 The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross
14 Jesus is laid in the tomb