LENT
What does Lent mean?
"Lencten"/Springtime
Who tempted and tested Jesus in the desert after his forty days and night fast?
Satan
Name the two parts of the Mass
- Liturgy of the Word
- Liturgy of the Eucharist
What prayer is said during Reconciliation? (Bonus 200 points if you recite the whole prayer perfectly)
Act of Contrition
What is an alb?
The white robe/under garment of a priest. An alter server also wears an alb.
What are some examples of fasting that can be done during lent? (name at least 2)
-no meat
-give things up
-self control
What is the Latin word for Lent that means 40 days?
Quadragesima
What does Gospel mean, and who are the 4 Gospel writers?
-Good news
-Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Name the 4 parts of Penance/reconciliation
1. Contrition
2. Confession
3. Absolution
4. Penance
What is the difference between a chalice and a ciborium?
The ciborium holds the host and has a lid, the chalice holds the wine and is open.
What are the 3 pillars of Lent?
Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting
What two stories in the NEW testament contain 40 days?
1. The temptation of Jesus in the Desert
2. Ascension of Jesus
After you receive communion and go back to your pew to pray, when is it okay stop kneeling? (Two acceptable answers, bonus 100 if you can name both)
1. When Jesus is placed back in the tabernacle
2. When the priest sits down first
What are the 3 components that go into Contrition?
1. sorrow of our soul
2. hate the sin
3. determined not to sin
The scarf the priest wears is called a _____.
Stole
During Lent, what is the difference between dieting and fasting?
The intention of taking part in a fast is to use that extra time to bring yourself closer to God. Because the purpose of dieting is to be healthy and lose weight, fasting does not necessarily have to relate to food.
Which 5 stories in the OLD testament mention 40 days?
1. Noah's Ark
2. Moses on Sinai
3. Israelites in Desert
4. Elijah escaped Israelites
5. Jonah in Ninevah
The Mass is considered to be the _________ _________ of Jesus through the Eucharist.
Unbloody sacrifice
Absolution and Penance are referred to as _________.
Satisfaction
Name the two vessels that are brought up as gifts during the offertory of the Mass.
-Ciborium
-Cruets
What is almsgiving, and why is it important during Lent?
Almsgiving means pity, and it is important because it mainly refers to giving to the poor. As we sacrifice and strengthen our relationship with God, almsgiving allows for giving thanks to God and bringing people closer together by helping them.
Sundays. If we include Sundays, the Lenten season exceeds 40 days, we take Sunday as a day of rest to take time for the soul to nourish.
Why do we say the Penitential Rite at Mass?
It focuses on our sins and makes us aware that God will be there to forgive us.
What is a guide/tool we can use for contrition to evaluate our sins?
An Examination of Conscience
- Mitre (Hat)
- Krosier/crook (cane)