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Where did the first Passover take place?
Egypt
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What is the first day of Lent called?
Ash Wednesday
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How many Stations of the Cross are there?
14
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What Irish saint’s feast day takes place during Lent?
Saint Patrick
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What color vestments does the priest wear during Lent?
Purple
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What did Mary Magdalene see when she looked inside the tomb of Jesus?
Angels
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Lent is the 40-day period prior to Easter. What do the 40 days represent?
The time Jesus spent in the desert
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What event in the life of Jesus do the palm fronds recall for us?
Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
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Jesus first appeared to whom after His Resurrection?
Mary of Magdala
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What word is never said or sung during Lent?
Alleluia
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What is significant about 'Golgotha'?
It is the place where Jesus was crucified
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For Catholics Lent is a time to focus on three main practices. What are they? (Hint: 3 main practices)
Prayer, fasting, alms-giving (charity)
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What snack originated during Lent because it contains only flour, water and salt?
pretzels
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Who provided the tomb for Jesus’ burial?
Joseph of Arimathea
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What do Catholics abstain from eating on Fridays during Lent?
Meat
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In which city was the temple where Jesus chased out the corruption of merchants and money lenders?
Jerusalem
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The Easter Triduum refers to what?
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil
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Pretzels were a common food eaten during Lent. What does the shape in the middle portion of the pretzel represent?
Arms crossed in prayer
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Who helped Jesus carry his Cross?
Simon of Cyrene
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What food was traditionally eaten the day before Lent begins?
Hot Cross buns
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What is the place where Jesus was baptised?
Bethany in the Jordan Valley
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On what 2 days are Catholics required to fast during Lent?
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
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What was the original meaning of the word “Lent”?
Spring
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Who was the Pope, prior to Pope Francis?
Pope Benedict
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On what Sunday during Lent does the priest bless palm fronds?
Palm Sunday