Festivals chrstiany Flashcards
1
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What is lent
A
prep for easter
2
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What is lent’s main focus
A
repentance
3
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how long is lent
A
40 day and 40 nights
4
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why is lent that length
A
scripture linked to lent is time jesus spent in the desert
5
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what happened at the end of lent
A
jesus’ temptations
6
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what do some christians do during lent
A
some fast or other give up a luxury
7
Q
whats the first day of lent
A
ash wednesday
8
Q
why is it called ash wednesday
A
ashes are marked on the forehead
9
Q
where do the ashes from ash wednesday come from
A
the burnt palms from the previous years palm sunday
10
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what do the ashes on ash wednesday symbolise
A
repentance for sins
11
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what is palm sunday
A
celebration of jesus entry into jerusalem
12
Q
what is maundy thursday focused on
A
the last supper and jesus arrest and his trials
13
Q
whats good friday
A
jesus crucifixion
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