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There are three pillars of Lent. Choose the correct three pillars below.

• prayer, novena, magisterium

• prayer, fasting, almsgiving

• forgiveness, fasting, almsgiving

• forgiveness, confirmation, almsgiving

During Lent we are called to change and grow, this is called conversion. In the process of conversion we:

• prepare for First Communion

• think about the three comings of Jesus

• recognize our sins and repent

• all of the above

St Teresa of Avila was ill for three years, during that time she learned and practiced deeper prayer. Through this deeper prayer she realized:

• that her intentions were always granted

• that she felt God's peace, inspiration and encouragement

• that she was able to predict the future

• all of the above

"Like an apple tree that grows from a tiny seed, God plants the seed of love and faith within us so that we may grow and change to become the best we can be." This process is described as:

• redemption

• meditation

• conversion

• vocal prayer

Lent is a penetential season. This means that, during this time, the Church asks us to:

• donate money to the church

• show grace toward others

• repent for what we have done wrong and change our hearts and actions

• attend this special seasons' events

The symbols that we see during Lent remind us that we are focused on conversion and repentance. When we attend Mass, we notice that there is a little decoration used in the Church and that there are no flowers placed on the alter. The priest wears vestments that reflect penitence. These vestments are:

• black and white

• white

• rose

• purple

Which description below demonstrates that Lent is a penitential season?

• The church is full of fresh flowers

• the readings at mass reflect a somber mood

• the priests vestments are blue

• the changes in the church help us to focus on Jesus' birth

Lent is a penitential season in the liturgical year. During this penitential season we are asked to:

• remember God's love for us

• repent our sins

• pray for God's help

• all of the above

By following Jesus' commandment to love one another we are:

• asking for reconcilliation

• strengthening our commitment to the Ten Commandments

• not bound by following the Ten Commandments

• ready for the Eucharist

Our Church's teachings of maintaining human dignity, working for the community and the common good, and caring for people who are poor and vulnerable are all part of the:

• Ten Commandments

• Beatitudes

• Catholic Social Justice Principles

• Four Gospels