Lent Basics
Lent lasts how many days?
What is 40 days.
Who fasted in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights?
What is Jesus
Which saint gave away all his wealth to help the poor and founded the Franciscan order?
What is St. Francis of Assisi
What sacrament is strongly encouraged during Lent?
What is Confession/Reconciliation
What day celebrates the Last Supper?
What is Holy Thursday
What day does Lent begin?
What is Ash Wednesday
What three temptations did Jesus face in the desert?
What is
1.Turn stones into bread,
2.throw Himself from the temple
3.Worship Satan.
True or False: Saints often inspire us by choosing prayer over comfort.
What is true
True or False: Almsgiving is giving money, time, or resources to help others?
What is True
What day commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem?
What is Palm Sunday
What color do priest wear during lent?
What is purple
Which Old Testament figure spent 40 days in the desert before receiving the Ten Commandments?
What is Moses
Which saint is known as the “Little Flower” and did small acts of love every day?
What is St. Therese of Lisieux
During Lent, Catholics are encouraged to give up something. What is this called?
What is Fasting / Sacrifice
True or False: Good Friday celebrates Jesus’ resurrection?
What is False
Lent prepares us for what feast?
What is Easter
True or False: Elijah was fed by ravens while in the desert.
What is True
Who is the patron saint of soldiers and those in need of courage?
What is St. Joan of Arc
What is the name of the holy season that prepares us for Easter?
What is Lent
Which day celebrates Jesus rising from the dead?
What is Easter Sunday
Name the three pillars of Lent ?
What is prayer, fasting, Almsgiving
What did Jesus use to respond to Satan’s temptations in the desert?
What is Scripture/The Word of God
Who is the patron saint of athletes, sports, and archers?
What is St. Sebastiian
What is the name of the prayer Catholics say to honor Mary?
What is Hail Mary
What is the name of the meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his death?
What is The Last Supper