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What is the meaning of Lent in the old English word 'lencten'?
What is the meaning of Lent in the old English word 'lencten'?
During Lent, what age group is required to practice abstinence from eating meat on Fridays?
During Lent, what age group is required to practice abstinence from eating meat on Fridays?
Which tradition involves the re-enactment of Christ's passion and death?
Which tradition involves the re-enactment of Christ's passion and death?
What is the purpose of Almsgiving during Lent?
What is the purpose of Almsgiving during Lent?
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Which event marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem?
Which event marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem?
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What do people normally receive on Ash Wednesday?
What do people normally receive on Ash Wednesday?
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What does the fire represent in the Easter Vigil Mass?
What does the fire represent in the Easter Vigil Mass?
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What does the Lamb symbolize in the Easter Vigil Mass?
What does the Lamb symbolize in the Easter Vigil Mass?
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What is the Christian purpose of work according to the text?
What is the Christian purpose of work according to the text?
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What Latin word does 'Mission' come from, as mentioned in the text?
What Latin word does 'Mission' come from, as mentioned in the text?
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What are Christians called to do as a model of mission according to the text?
What are Christians called to do as a model of mission according to the text?
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What is considered a fundamental dimension of human existence on Earth according to the text?
What is considered a fundamental dimension of human existence on Earth according to the text?
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What did John Paul II's encyclical 'Laborem Exercens' emphasize about work?
What did John Paul II's encyclical 'Laborem Exercens' emphasize about work?
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According to Pope Benedict XVI in 'Caritas in Veritate,' what does upholding the dignity of work and workers involve?
According to Pope Benedict XVI in 'Caritas in Veritate,' what does upholding the dignity of work and workers involve?
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What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church state about the primordial value of labor?
What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church state about the primordial value of labor?
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In 'Laborem Exercens,' what did John Paul II consider when addressing issues related to work?
In 'Laborem Exercens,' what did John Paul II consider when addressing issues related to work?
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According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, why is work considered a duty for individuals?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, why is work considered a duty for individuals?
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What did Pope Francis emphasize in his 2015 encyclical 'Laudato Si' regarding work?
What did Pope Francis emphasize in his 2015 encyclical 'Laudato Si' regarding work?
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Study Notes
Season of Lent
- Lent is a solemn Christian religious observance that commemorates the 40 days of preparation before Easter.
- The term "Lent" comes from the Old English word "lencten" meaning spring season, and the Latin word "quadragesima" meaning fortieth.
- Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.
Practices of Lent
- Fasting: giving up something as a form of purification, required for those between 18-60 years old on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
- Abstinence: abstaining from eating meat, required for those 14 years old and above on Fridays of Lent.
- Almsgiving: cultivating the virtue of sharing by helping the poor and doing acts of charity and mercy.
- Prayer: developing or strengthening a discipline of regular prayer, including daily Mass.
Traditions of Lent
- Ash Wednesday: distribution of ashes with fasting.
- Reconciliation/Confession: forgiving of sins through absolution and penance.
- Palm Sunday: triumphant entry of Jesus in Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week.
- The Last Supper Mass: Paschal Triduum, Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday, including the washing of feet as a symbol of servanthood.
- Seven Last Words/Siete Palabras: a radio or television program reflecting on Jesus' seven last words from the Cross.
- Stations of the Cross/Via Crucis: commemorating Jesus' passion and death on the Cross.
- Senakulo/Cenaculo: re-enacting Christ's passion and death.
- Santo Entiero: procession of the dead body of Christ on Holy Saturday.
- Easter Vigil Mass: blessing of fire and water, symbolizing Christ's resurrection and light.
Easter Season
- Lasts for 50 days, beginning on Resurrection Sunday.
- Includes Salubong/Sugat, a celebration after Easter Vigil Mass.
Understanding the Heart of Work and Mission
- Work is an activity, mental or physical, paid or unpaid, done in various locals, including formal workplaces or at home.
- Christian purpose of work: to make a living, provide for our household, bless others, and increase in wealth.
- Mission: obeying Jesus' command to go to all nations, baptize, and teach the faith, with Christ as the model of a truly loving missionary.
- Visita Iglesia: visiting 7 churches after the Last Supper Mass, including adoration.
Social Teachings of the Church on Work
- Created in God's image and likeness, humans receive a "mandate" to "subdue, to dominate the earth" and share in the activity of the Creator.
- St. John Paul II's encyclical "Laborem Exercens" presents work as a blessing, not a hardship, and expresses the intrinsic and extrinsic value of work.
- Issues addressed include technological advances, workers' rights and dignity, and conflict between labor and capital.
- Pope Benedict XVI quotes St. John Paul II in "Laborem Exercens" to uphold the dignity of work and the rights of workers.
- Pope Francis wrote in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si that even Jesus himself worked.
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Work
- God entrusted the earth and its resources to the common stewardship of mankind to take care of them, master them by labor, and enjoy their fruits.
- Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God, hence work is a duty.
- The primordial value of labor stems from its author, beneficiary, and man himself.
- Work is a fundamental dimension of human existence on Earth.
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Test your knowledge about the Season of Lent, a solemn Christian religious observance lasting 40 days. Learn about the origins, practices, and significance of this period of penance and reflection.
