Lent & Holy Week (We Believe)

Lent is

• a time of preparation to renew our Baptism

• A time to imitate Jesus by praying, fasting, and giving to others to prepare for the give of salvation

• A time to focus on God and others

• All of the above

Lent begins

• on Good Friday

• with the Holy Triduum

• on Ash Wednesday

We receive ashes

• to remind us that God made Jesus from dust

• to reminds us that we NEED to make up for our sins

• to remind us of our Baptism

• to prepare us for the celebration of Easter

The number 40 symbolizes

• Lent is a 40-day period from Ash Wednesday to Holy Week and Easter

• It recalls when Jesus prayed and fasted for 40 days in the desert to prepare Himself for the work of salvation

• 40 days it took for Jesus to carry his cross to His crucifixion

• Choice 1 and 2 ONLY

We renew our Baptism at Easter

• to celebrate entrance into the Church

• to celebrate a new life with Christ

• to be able to receive Holy Communion

• to have our sins forgiven

What is the significance of fasting during Lent?

• To celebrate the New Year

• To lose weight

• To prepare for Christmas

• To imitate Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the desert

Which event marks the end of Lent?

• Palm Sunday

• Easter Sunday

• Good Friday

• Christmas

What is the purpose of giving to others during Lent?

• To prepare for a holiday

• To receive gifts in return

• To imitate Jesus' generosity

• To show off wealth

What days make up the Easter Triduum?

Holy Week begins on

• Palm Sunday

• Holy Thursday

• Good Friday

• Holy Saturday