Why don't we 'count' Sundays as part of Lent?

Because we celebrate Christ's Resurrection - a mini Easter

Why do we give up meat during Lent?

to honor Jesus Christ's sacrifice of his flesh on Good Friday

Where do the ashes that the priest puts on our foreheads come from?

blessed palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday

Who is exempt from fasting?

pregnant or nursing women, anyone 60 years or older

1 full meal, 2 smaller meals that do not equal a full meal

What can we 'give up' during Lent?

chocolate, soda, Snapchat, shopping, etc.

What are the "big 3" Lenten practices?

prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

Why are there "40 days" of Lent?

It's a biblically symbolic number

Why don't we sing or say "alleluia" during Lent?

It is associated with joy and festivity

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Lent Quiz

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Lent Quiz for Confirmation 1 & 2

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1
What day of the week do we give up meat?
Sunday
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
McDonald's created the Filet o' Fish sandwich because of Catholics
False
True
3
Why don't we 'count' Sundays as part of Lent?
Because Sundays are not part of the calendar
Because it is a day of fasting
Because it is a day of rest
Because we celebrate Christ's Resurrection - a mini Easter
4
Why do we give up meat during Lent?
Meat is too expensive for most people
Meat is banned during all religious holidays
to honor Jesus Christ's sacrifice of his flesh on Good Friday
Meat is a symbol of luxury and wealth
5
Where do the ashes that the priest puts on our foreheads come from?
regular tree branches from the local park
dried leaves collected from the ground
blessed palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday
fresh flowers from the garden
6
"Turn away from ___ and be faithful to the gospel."
wealth
joy
sorrow
sin
7
What is put on our forehead during Ash Wednesday?
Water in the shape of a circle
Ash in the shape of a cross
Sand in the shape of a star
Ash in the shape of an X
8
How many days occur between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday?
48
46
42
40
9
The first day of Lent is?
Sunday
Friday
Ash Wednesday
Christmas
10
During Lent, at what age does the church want people to start fasting?
21
14
16
18
11
How many days are there in Lent?
48
46
40
42
12
Who is exempt from fasting?
Anyone who dislikes fasting
All teenagers and young adults
People who have a busy schedule
pregnant or nursing women, anyone 60 years or older
13
What is fasting?
only liquids on fasting days
no full meals at all for 40 days
1 full meal, 2 smaller meals that do not equal a full meal
3 large meals with unlimited snacks
14
What can we 'give up' during Lent?
chocolate, soda, Snapchat, shopping, etc.
water and juice only
homework and/or chores
vegetables, fruits, and grains
15
"You are ___ and to ___ you shall return."
dust
sand
air
salt
16
What are the "big 3" Lenten practices?
Stations of the Cross
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
Jesus, God, Holy Spirit
dust, prayer, ash
17
Lent comes from the Old English word for
winter
autumn
spring
summer
18
Why are there "40 days" of Lent?
It's a biblically symbolic number
that's just how long it is
It's the average length of a season
It's the number of days until summer
19
What color are the priest's vestments during Lent?
White
Purple
Red
Pink
20
Why don't we sing or say "alleluia" during Lent?
It is used to mark the end of Lent
It is a traditional greeting
It is associated with joy and festivity
It is a sign of mourning

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