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Ash Wednesday/Lent

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Two years ago, the National Bishops' Conference approved of the consumption of ____________ on Friday as the beast "is considered in the fish family."

a)

Alligator

b)

Geckos

c)

Frogs

2.

In 2006, some American bishops allowed meat to be eaten on a Friday during Lent because it was St. __________'s feast day.

a)

Joseph

b)

Patrick

c)

Matthew

d)

Luke

3.

What is the name of holiday that proceeds Lent and focuses on a large party?

a)

Mardi Gras

b)

Pancake Day

c)

Fat Tuesday

d)

All of the Above

4.

Technically, how many days are between Easter and Ash Wednesday?

a)

37

b)

40

c)

46

d)

50

5.
What is Lent a time for?
a)
Penance
b)
Giving gifts
c)
Waiting for the Easter bunny
d)
Waiting for the Resurrection
6.

What certain food are we asked to abstain from eating on Fridays during Lent?

a)
Chocolate
b)
Fish
c)
Meat
d)
Soda
7.
What is "fasting"?
a)
To eat less food than normal.
b)
To pray more.
c)
To go to Church more.
d)
None of the above.
8.
What three things are we asked to doing during Lent? 
a)
Pray, Fast & Give Alms
b)
Go to Church three times a week.
c)
Stop and pray each day 3 times
d)
None of the above
9.
Why is the color purple significant throughout Lent?
a)
It represents sadness, sorrow and preparedness. 
b)
The priest likes purple.
c)
It represents the death of Jesus.
d)
It represents peace.
10.
Ashes are a sign of:
a)
Sin being dirty
b)
Burnt stuff
c)
Face mask
d)
Repentance
11.
Which day of the week is NOT included as part of Lent?
a)
Sunday
b)
Wednesday
c)
Friday
d)
Saturday
12.
Where do the ashes come from on Ash Wednesday?
a)
the remains of the saints, cremated in the church
b)
last year's palms from Palm Sunday
c)
last year's Christmas tree remains
d)
the remains of the those who were evil, cremated in the church
13.

Which of the following is a common practice during Lent?

a)

Giving up a luxury or habit

b)

Exchanging gifts

c)

Decorating Easter eggs

d)

Feasting every day

14.

What is the purpose of fasting during Lent?

a)

To increase food supply

b)

To show solidarity with the poor

c)

To prepare for Easter

d)

To lose weight

15.

What ages are expected to Fast during Lent?

a)

18-59

b)

16-60

c)

14 and up

d)

anyone under 75