Lenten Season

What is Lent?

• A season of repentance, prayer and fasting.

• A season leading up to Christmas.

• A time to remember the Virgin Mary

• A season of hope, Mass and penance.

What is the original meaning of the word “Lent”?

• Prayer

• Strength

• Family

• Spring

How many days are in Lent?

• 15 days

• 40 days

• 46 days

• 1 day

Answer explanation

The season lasts from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, which makes 46 days " but the six Sundays are not included in the 40 days of Lent and Catholics are not required to fast during these days.

 

Why does Lent last 40 days?

• The Virgin Mary’s pregnancy lasted only 40 days

• Noah spent 40 days on the Ark

• Jesus spent 40 days in the desert praying and fasting.

• Moses spent 40 days on Mount Sinai with God

Answer explanation

By observing the 40 days of Lent, we reflect on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the wilderness in the desert for 40 days, where he fasted, was tempted by the devil and prepared to begin his ministry.

 

Which devotion has a special place during Lent?

• Stations of the Cross

• Novenas

• Hail Mary

• Triduum

Answer explanation

The Stations of the Cross are our way to pray and mediate on Jesus’ sacrifice for us. There are 14 stations and each one represents a moment from the time Jesus was condemned to his burial " which occur during the last week of Lent.

During Lent we focus on God’s mercy and forgiveness.

• True

• False

During Lent alleluia is said or sung during the liturgy each day.

• True

• False

Alms comes from a Greek word meaning

• journey

• compassion

• silence

• renewal

What is one example of almsgiving ?

Answer explanation

During Lent, we show special concern for those in need. We follow Jesus' example of providing for the hungry and caring for the sick. We try to help other people to get the things they need.

Fasting is a form of _______.

• working quickly

• dieting

• doing penance

• giving money

Answer explanation

Fasting is a way to cleanse our bodies of harmful things and our hearts and minds of things that keep us from loving God and others. Doing penance helps us to turn to God and to focus on the things that are important in our lives