Lent

Question 0

Three pillars of Lent

Answer 0

Prayer
Almsgiving (charity)
Fasting (sacrificing)

Question 1

What is Lents liturgical color

Answer 1

Violet/purple

Question 2

How many liturgical seasons are there

Answer 2

5

Question 3

Abstain

Answer 3

Eat no meant on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday

Question 4

What does Lent mean

Answer 4

Springtime

Question 5

What is Lent meant to be

Answer 5

Spiritual Springtime

Question 6

Explanation of spiritual springtime

Answer 6

Death of winter brings new life of spring so our sins and selfishness must die and rise to the new life in Christ

Question 7

What are the catechumens preparing for

Answer 7

To receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil

Question 8

What are the faithful preparing for

Answer 8

Ti renew their baptismal promises at the easter vigil or on easter Sunday itself

Question 9

When does Lent start/run

Answer 9

Its starts on Ash Wednesday to the Lords Supper

Question 10

Is Lent said or sung

Answer 10

Neither

Question 11

What is the fourth Sunday of Lent

Answer 11

Laetare (rejoice)

Question 12

Except on which days are there minimal decoration and music

Answer 12

Solemnities, feats, and Laetare

Question 13

When is Confessions encouraged

Answer 13

Lent and Lenten communal penance services

Question 14

Lent and scripture readings

Answer 14

First 3 1/2 weeks;

Synoptic Gospels and Old Testament passages are used

2nd half Lent;
gospel of John

Question 15

What days are designated as days if pennace

Answer 15

Fridays

Question 16

Popes Intention

Answer 16

That the young prisoners rebuild their lives with dignity.

Married couples who separated may find welcome into the Christian community