Name _______________The season of Lent consists of the 40 days, not including Sundays, before

Easter.

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday & is a time of celebration & eating of rich foods.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Ashes are a sign of repentance. “Remember you are dust & to dust you shall return” are spoken as the sign of the cross in made with ashes on foreheads.

Holy Week is the last week of Lent & the week before Easter. During this time we remember the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. It begins with Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem, continues with Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, & Holy Wednesday & ends with the Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday.Easter Sunday is the day to celebrate Jesus rises from the dead & returns to Earth for 40 days.

During Lent people often give up something they enjoy. It can also be a time where one takes on something(s). What will you do for Lent?

Give Up?:___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Take On:?___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________Something Else?:___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________