Religion Trimester Flashcards
Lent and Easter
when does lent start
ash Wednesday
how long does lent last
40 days
what event does lent lead up to
Easter
what is the goal of lent
become closer to god
which word means “giving to those in need”
Almsgiving
how many full meals can be eaten on feast days
one full meal
what was the symbol of Christ out light that was part of the Easter Vigil
Paschal candle
what do the words of the scripture help us do
remember the history of the church and that we are saved by Christ
how many readings are there during the easter vigil
nine
what do the readings remind us of
the story of the exodus and god’s powerful love for us
what story from the bible is always read at the easter vigil
the story of the exodus
what is water a sign of
out baptism
what are the fast days in lent
ash wednesday and good friday
what must catholics 14+ years do on fridays during lent
abstain from eating meat
what are the three parts of the plan for our spiritual journey during lent
almsgiving, prayer, and fasting
what promises do we renew at the easter vigil
baptismal promises
what might be some ways you feel called to be of service or extend your gifts to the poor during lent
volunteering at soup kitchen, donating, making someone smile
what might be some things that you can let go of or fast from to create more space for growing closer to God
anything, common choices are chocolate, fast foods, shopping, video games, dessert
the celebration of the easter vigil begins in darkness and moves into light. What do you think the symbol of light tells us about our salvation in christ
easter vigil symbolizes the light in our salvation of Jesus. I think it shows us that Jesus is the light in our lives. He leads us the right way and saves us from sin.
what are the three easter symbols
light, word, and water
how do the easter symbols remind us of baptism
water represents baptism and cleansing the soul. Light represents the hope in christ. Word represents the promises we say in Baptismal Promises.
What is the Feast of the sacred heart of Jesus and when is it celebrated?
third Friday after pentacost, it is a solemnity in the Roman Catholic church that honours the physical heart of Jesus as a symbol of his divine love
saints that contributed to it
st Gertrude the great and Mary Alacouqe
what are the symbolic references to the feast of the sacred heart and what do they do
heart- divine love
thorns- suffering/sacrifice
cross- ultimate sacrifice
