Lent

What is Lent?

• A time to remember the birth of Jesus.

• A time we remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

• A time to remember the baptism of Jesus

• A time we eat food in honour of the Lord.

When does Lent end?

• Good Friday

• Palm Sunday

• Holy Thursday

• Ash Wednesday

The following are days of fasting EXCEPT:

• Ash Wednesday

• Sundays of Lent

• Good Friday

• Fridays of Lent

The ashes being used for Ash Wednesday comes from blessed palms of last year's Palm Sunday.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the first day of Lent called?

• Ash Wednesday

• Good Friday

• Palm Sunday

• Holy Thursday

What do we express when we receive the ashes on our forehead on Ash Wednesday?

• that we are strong and faithful

• that we are sinners in need of God's mercy and grace

• that we want to live simple lives

• that we want to receive the Holy Spirit

Ashes for Ash Wednesday come from...

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How many days* are there in Lent?

• 40

• 30

• 50

What do we call the day before Lent begins?

• Ash Wednesday

• Good Friday

• Mardi Gras

Lent has been around since right after Jesus died and rose again.

• True

• False