Quiz on Lent

What biblical event does the time of Lent represent?

• The forty days Moses spent on Mount Sinai with God (Exodus 24:18)

• Jesus retreated into the wilderness, where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-2, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-2)

• The 40 days and nights Elijah spent walking to Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:8)

Which is the first day of Lent?

• Ash Wednesday

• Valentine's Day

• Maundy Thursday

• Around CNY festival

Which is the last Sunday of Lent?

• Easter Sunday

• Palm Sunday

• Pentecost Sunday

• 7th Sunday of Lent

Lent is known to be 40 days long even though from Ash Wednesday to the last Saturday for the reason it is 46 days. Why?

• Sundays are not included

• Mondays are not included

• Counting error

• Did not count the Holy Week

Which feast day always comes during Lent?

• Annunciation

• Assumption

• Presentation of our Lord

• St Joseph's feast day

How is ash for Ash Wednesday made?

• By burning logs

• By burning leaves

• By burning trees

• By burning palms used during previous Palm Sunday

Which devotion has special place during Lent?

• Novena

• Triduum

• Stations of the cross

• Retreat

Why do we reflect on the Stations of the Cross?

• We need to do penance

• We are reflecting on the Passion of Christ

• We feel nice doing the Stations of the Cross

• We feel guilty of our sins

Why do we observe Holy Wednesday?

• Because it is holy day.

• The day Judas Iscariot intended to betray Jesus.

• The eve of Holy Thursday.

Why do we observe Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday?

• Symbolizes Jesus was at the Garden of Eden.

• Symbolizes the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples where he speaks of his betrayal that will happen

• Symbolizes Jesus enjoys having last meal with his disciples.