Lent Flashcards
What is Lent sometimes called?
Lenten Season.
How long does Lent last for?
40 days
What event, told in the Bible, does Lent parallel?
Christ’s temptation in the wilderness (40 days)
Remembers that he went for 40 days without food.
What physical thing do some Christians do during Lent?
Give up something - a luxury e.g. chocolate
How was Lent observed in the Early Church?
Strict fasting - only 1 meal a day (evening), meat, eggs, fish and dairy were forbidden.
Which division of Christianity most strictly observes Lent?
Orthodox
When does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday
What mark is made and by using what on the first day of Lent?
A cross is made on the forehead using ashes from the palm crosses from the previous year.
What happens on Shrove Tuesday?
It is the day before Lent begins and people traditionally use up all the luxury goods in the house.
Pancakes are made as they use up eggs.
What do Christians remember about Jesus during Lent?
That he was tempted by the Devil but overcame him - his faith was stronger
That Jesus struggled and went without whilst in the wilderness.
That Jesus is the example that they should try to live up to.
How long does Lent last for in the Orthodox Church?
8 weeks
It is longer because Saturdays and Sundays are not counted as they are seen as festival days and Orthodox Christians believe that Jesus and his followers would not fast at a time of rejoicing.
What is the first day of Lent in the Orthodox Church?
Lantern Monday
What does Shrove Tuesday mean?
To shave your head
Christians used to shave their heads as a sign of penitence before confessing their sins to a priest.
‘Shrove’ has come to mean ‘being forgiven’
How has the observance of Lent changed?
Used to be strict - now most give up luxuries and try to live a simple, prayer filled life.
Roman Catholics no longer fast every day - Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory.
What extra things do churches do during Lent?
Extra services, especially during the last week - Holy Week
Week long prayer courses
