Understanding Lent and Easter

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What is Lent?

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A period of fasting and prayer before Easter

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How many days does Lent last?

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40 days

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What is the Holy Triduum?

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A three-day period of prayer

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Which day does the Holy Triduum begin?

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Holy Thursday

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What event is celebrated on Easter Sunday?

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The resurrection of Jesus

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What color is often associated with Lent?

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Purple

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What is the last day of Lent called?

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Holy Saturday

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What is the significance of Good Friday?

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The day Jesus was crucified

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What is traditionally done on Ash Wednesday?

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Receiving ashes on the forehead

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What is the purpose of fasting during Lent?

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To grow closer to God