Lent Basics
What color is used in the Church during Lent?
Purple
What are the three pillars of Lent?
Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving
What is an example of a sin?
Stealing, cheating, lying, hurting someone, overly prideful, etc.
What do we celebrate on Easter
Jesus' Resurrection
What is the name of the day that marks the beginning of Lent?
Ash Wednesday
Which pillar helps us grow closer to God through communication and listening?
Prayer
What is sin?
A choice we make that goes against God’s law or will
What happened on Holy Saturday?
Jesus’ body lay in the tomb; it was a day of silence and waiting
What event in Jesus’ life does the 40 days of Lent represent?
His 40 days in the desert facing temptation
Which pillar of Lent is being practiced when someone donates food to the poor?
Almsgiving
Name something that is objectively bad
Something that is true for everyone
What Christian sacrament was instituted at the Last Supper?
The Eucharist / Holy Communion
Why do we give something up during Lent?
To grow closer to God and focus on what matters; embrace struggle
What does fasting during Lent usually involve?
Giving something up
Name something subjectively bad
Personal preference
What is the difference between the Feast of the Ascension and the Feast of Pentecost
The Ascension remembers Jesus going up to heaven. Pentecost remembers when the Holy Spirit came down on the apostles.
What are 3 words to describe the Holy Spirit
Guider, Comforter, Helper, Strengthener, Loving, Supportive
What are the three temptations Jesus faced?
Self-indulgence, Pride, Despair
True or False: All sins are equally serious.
False, mortal sins are more serious than venial
What is Ms. Holmes' favourite Mass to attend?
Easter / Saturday Vigil