40 Days
How many days is lent?
40
How do they decorate the Church on Easter Sunday?
With lots and lots of flowers
What did Jesus say when he was taken by the soldiers?
Luke 3:14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.”
How many Sorrowful mysteries are there?
There are 5 Sorrowful mysteries.
What is the day before Ash Wednesday called?
Pancake Tuesday/Shrove Tuesday
Why is 40 a holy number?
Because there are a lot of 40s in the Bible like Jesus in the desert 40 days or Noah on the ark in a flood for 40 days and nights
Do we do the Eucharist on good friday?
Good Friday is the only day of the year that the Eucharist is forbidden.
What is Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday in the Bible?
It’s the Thursday before Easter—the Thursday of Holy Week, so it’s also called “Holy Thursday.” It helps us remember the “Last Supper,” when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his 12 disciples before he was crucified. At the Last Supper, Jesus started the practice of Communion when he gave them bread and wine.
Entering the garden with ____,___,____, Jesus prays ,My soul is sorrowful unto death"
Peter,James,John
What is the first Sunday after Ash Wednesday called?
What are the three pillars of Lent?
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Which season is Lent in?
4th Season
Why is Lent technically last 46 days if people say 40 days?
1 reason is that they don´t count Sundays and another reason is 40 is a holy number
Why do we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries ?
During Lent, we can pray the Sorrowful mysteries mainly. It is a time for us to dwell on Jesus' suffering and His death.
What happened on Holy Thursday ?
The Last Supper
Who wandered in the desert for 40 years?
Moses
What does prayer do?
Opens our hearts to God's love, draws us nearer to God, strengthens our spirits, guides us, gives us hope, brings us peace, changes hearts
how many times was Jesus tempted by the devil?
3
How did the sorrowful mysteries connect us to the meaning of lent?
During Lent, we can pray the Sorrowful mysteries only. It is a time to dwell on Jesus' suffering and His death.
What not to do on Good Friday?
To make excessive noise because Good Friday is considered the day of mourning
What does 40 represent in the Bible?
Trial
What can't you say in Lent?
Alleluia
How many days did Jesus stay in the desert?
40
What is the second Sorrowful Mystery?
The Second Sorrowful Mystery is The Scourging at the Pillar.
In the 13th century, the church banned eating what during Holy Week?
Eggs