Lent Preparation and Symbolism Quiz

To participate in the mystery of Christ's sacrifice

To prepare hearts and minds for Easter (correct)

To engage in self-denial and reflection

To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ

The start of the Lenten season

The cleansing of sin

The mortality of human beings and their dependence on God's forgiveness (correct)

Repentance and turning towards God

Prayer

Abstinence

Fasting

Almsgiving (correct)

<p>Human suffering is the general pain and hardships of life, while redemptive suffering is suffering offered to God and united with Christ's sacrifice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote self-denial and reflect on Jesus' sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ages 18-59, excluding the sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remind people to share their blessings with those in need</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spiritual suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ends on Easter Sunday</p> Signup and view all the answers