Understanding Lent and Easter

What is Lent?

• A type of bread

• A period of fasting and prayer before Easter

• A holiday in December

• A type of dance

How many days does Lent last?

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

• 50 days

What is the Holy Triduum?

• A three-day period of prayer

• A type of flower

• A festival of lights

• A type of music

Which day does the Holy Triduum begin?

• Easter Sunday

• Good Friday

• Holy Thursday

• Palm Sunday

What event is celebrated on Easter Sunday?

• The birth of Jesus

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The last supper

• The crucifixion of Jesus

What color is often associated with Lent?

• Red

• Green

• Purple

• Yellow

What is the last day of Lent called?

• Easter Sunday

• Good Friday

• Holy Saturday

• Palm Sunday

What is the significance of Good Friday?

• The day Jesus was born

• The day Jesus was crucified

• The day Jesus performed his first miracle

• The day Jesus ascended to heaven

What is traditionally done on Ash Wednesday?

• Lighting candles

• Receiving ashes on the forehead

• Singing carols

• Giving gifts

What is the purpose of fasting during Lent?

• To lose weight

• To prepare for a marathon

• To grow closer to God

• To celebrate a harvest