Ash Wednesday
Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday?
No
Where do Catholics often go on Fridays to eat?
Fish Fry
On Palm Sunday Jesus entered what city?
Jerusalem
How many Stations of the Cross are there?
14
What are the Three Pillars of Lent?
almsgiving, prayer, and fasting
Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?
No
On what day does the Priest wear red?
Palm Sunday
What happens on Holy Thursday?
the Last supper
What does the word litany mean?
Litany means petition
What is the 12th Station of the Cross?
Jesus Dies on the Cross
What ages are required to fast on Ash Wednesday?
14-59
What is the most given up thing for Lent?
Sweets (specifically chocolate)
What happened Monday of Holy Week?
Jesus drove money changers out of the temple.
What are the mysteries we reflect on when reading the Rosary?
the Joyful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, and the Luminous Mysteries
What is the name of the special mass celebrated on Holy Saturday?
Easter Vigil
Ashes are a reminder we need to...
repent
What is the main color of Lent and what does it represent?
Purple, Jesus's royalty as King
What two important things happen during the Chrism Mass?
Priests renew their priestly promise and oil is blessed for sacraments in the upcoming year.
Where have many people encountered Jesus for the first time?
Adoration
When does the Easter season end?
Pentacost
What besides not eating meat do we have to do to fast on Ash Wednesday?
Have two small meals and only one large meal.
What color is worn on Easter Sunday and what does it represent?
White, the joy of Jesus's resurrection
Name the days of Holy Week (Sunday to Sunday)
What are 4 of the 7 Sorrowful mysteries?
What was Fat Tuesday originally called?
Shrove Tuesday