Ash Wednesday/Lent

Two years ago, the National Bishops' Conference approved of the consumption of ____________ on Friday as the beast "is considered in the fish family."

• Alligator

• Geckos

• Frogs

In 2006, some American bishops allowed meat to be eaten on a Friday during Lent because it was St. __________'s feast day.

• Joseph

• Patrick

• Matthew

• Luke

What is the name of holiday that proceeds Lent and focuses on a large party?

• Mardi Gras

• Pancake Day

• Fat Tuesday

• All of the Above

Technically, how many days are between Easter and Ash Wednesday?

• 37

• 40

• 46

• 50

What is Lent a time for?

• Penance
• Giving gifts
• Waiting for the Easter bunny
• Waiting for the Resurrection

What certain food are we asked to abstain from eating on Fridays during Lent?

• Chocolate
• Fish
• Meat
• Soda

What is "fasting"?

• To eat less food than normal.
• To pray more.
• To go to Church more.
• None of the above.

What three things are we asked to doing during Lent? 

• Pray, Fast & Give Alms
• Go to Church three times a week.
• Stop and pray each day 3 times
• None of the above

Why is the color purple significant throughout Lent?

• It represents sadness, sorrow and preparedness. 
• The priest likes purple.
• It represents the death of Jesus.
• It represents peace.

Ashes are a sign of:

• Sin being dirty
• Burnt stuff
• Face mask
• Repentance