Lent?

How many days are counted in Lent?

• 30

• 40

• 46

• 50

What colour is traditionally associated with the Lenten season?

• Green

• Violet

• White

• Gold

Answer explanation

Violet is a dark colour, "the gloomy cast of the mortified, denoting affliction and melancholy." Liturgically, it is the colour of Lent (and Advent), the season of penance and preparation.

The Wednesday before Easter is called Holy Wednesday, but it is also known as

• Easter Wednesday

• Spy Wednesday

• Sad Wednesday

• Sorrowful Wednesday

Answer explanation

Because Judas spied on Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Catholics are NOT required to fast and abstain on

• Every Friday in Lent

• Good Friday

• Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

• Ash Wednesday

When does Lent end?

• Holy Thursday

• Good Friday

• Holy Saturday

• Easter Sunday

Answer explanation

The Lenten season ends just before the Mass on Holy Thursday begins.

Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday commemorates what?

• Jesus' trials

• The Last Supper

• Jesus' betrayal by Judas

• Jesus' execution

The traditional Latin name for Lent is

• Lex lentus

• Quadragesima

• Qui habitat

• Oremus

Answer explanation

It means "forty days" in Latin

Which day of the week is not included in the season of Lent?

• Friday

• Monday

• Sunday

• None

What word is not to be said or sung during Lent?

• Alleluia

• Jesus

• Amen

• Merry Christmas

Answer explanation

This exclamation of rejoicing is not said during Lent. This is so that it would remain special and be used to celebrate and praise God on Easter Sunday.

When did Lent become official?

• Vatican II

• First Council of Nicaea

• Council of Trent

• 1st Century AD

Answer explanation

During 325 AD, the First Council of Nicaea took place and made Lent official.