Dates and Figures
Stations of the Cross
F, P, A
Holy Week
Fun Facts
100
How many days are there in Lent?
40.
100
How many Stations of the Cross are there?
14.
100
We are called to do three things during Lent, beginning, respectively, with "F", "P", and "A". What are they?
Fasting. Praying. Almsgiving.
100
On what day of Holy Week do we remember Christ's crucifixion?
Good Friday.
100
What are the ashes on Ash Wednesday made out of?
The palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday.
200
What day does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday.
200
In the Stations of the Cross, how many times does Jesus fall?
3.
200
How many days during Lent does the Church ask everyone to fast?
2. For extra 50 points, each. What are those days?
200
On what day does Holy Week begin?
Palm Sunday.
200
What is the name of the day before Ash Wednesday?
Fat Tuesday. For an extra 100 points, what celebration ends on Fat Tuesday?
300
What day does Lent end?
Holy Thursday.
300
Name one of the people Jesus meets on his way to the cross.
Mary. Veronica. the Women.
300
At what age does the church start asking you to participate in abstinence from meat on Friday's?
14.
300
On Holy Thursday what do we do at Mass that isn't done any other day of the year?
Washing of the Feet.
300
At what time of the day on Good Friday does scripture tell us Jesus died?
3pm.
400
Name two other instances in scripture where the number 40 is significant?
Moses wandering in desert. Jesus fasting, praying in desert.
400
Who helps Jesus carry his cross?
Simon of Cyrene.
400
Throughout the entire year, what percentage of your income does the Church ask you to give to a charity or parish of your choosing?
10%.
400
The 3 holiest days of the year are in Holy Week. Collectively, what are they called?
The Triduum.
400
What word is never said during Lent?
Alleluia.
500
What is the name of the 4th Sunday of Lent?
Laetare Sunday. For an extra 100 points, what color do priest wear on this day?
500
When does St. Ann's celebrate Stations of the Cross as a parish during Lent?
Wednesday's at 7:15PM.
500
When Jesus is teaching the disciples about the proper way to fast and give alms, what does he say?
He says to look cheerful and not like you are fasting. He says that you should give so discretely your left hand should not know what your right is doing.
500
At Easter Vigil Mass, how many readings (not including the Gospel or Psalms) can there be?
7.
500
What is blessed on the Wednesday of Holy Week that is to be used for the rest of the upcoming year?
Holy Oils.