Extra stuff that I need to know, so when I look back at it I'll say, "Wow I'm really glad we did that." Flashcards
Lent
-Preparation for Easter
-Repentance
-40 day and 40 nights (scripture links it to Jesus in the desert and temptations.)
-Fastin’ (or give something up.)
Ash Wednesday
-Part of lent
-Ashes marked on forehead.
-Ashes are from Palm sunday from the year before.
-Ashes are a symbol of repentance.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Saturday Before Easter
Easter Sunday
Palm Sunday
-Triumphal entry
-Jesus comes to Jerusalem on a donkey.
-The Jews were expecting buff man on horse.
Maundy Thursday
-Last supper
-Jesus’ arrest
-Trials
Good Friday
-Crucifixion
-Salvation from sin
-Good Friday services
-Veneration of the cross (When weirdos kiss the Jesus statue’s feet.)
-Catholics have no mass on Good Friday.
Saturday Before Easter
-Easter Vigil
-Anticipation of Jesus’ resurrection.
Easter Sunday
-Resurrection
-From Saturday to Sunday
Ascension
-Jesus Rise to heaven
-40 days after Easter
Pentecost
-Holy Spirit
-50 days after Easter
Advent
-Preparation for Christmas
-Counting down to Christmas
-Advent wreath
-Orthodox fast
Christmas
-Jesus’ Birth
-God becoming man, or both (Hypostatic Union)
Yaaaay
Yaaaay