12 Questions
What is the duration of the Lenten season?
40 days
Which day marks the start of the Lenten season?
Ash Wednesday
What is the purpose of using ashes during Lent?
To symbolize repentance and turning away from sin
Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of Lent?
Sacrifice
What is the age range for the law of fasting during Lent?
18-59 years old
Why does God allow suffering?
As a result of the Original Sin and weakened human nature
What is the term used to refer to the 40-day period of Lent in other languages?
Cuaresma
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Lenten practice of abstinence?
To purify the body and focus the mind on spiritual matters
What is the primary purpose of the Lenten practice of prayer?
To draw closer to the Lord and deepen one's relationship with Him
Which of the following best describes the concept of redemptive suffering mentioned in the text?
The understanding that suffering is a means of participating in the mystery of Christ
What is the primary reason given in the text for why God allows suffering?
Because of the original sin and the weakening of human nature
Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of Lent mentioned in the text?
Almsgiving
Study Notes
Lent and Its Significance
- Lent is a 40-day period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
- It starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on the morning of Holy Thursday.
The Meaning of Ashes
- In the Old Testament, ashes were used as a sign of repentance, meaning to turn away from sin and towards God.
Suffering and Its Significance
- Suffering is the participation in the mystery of Christ and the way to become like Christ.
- There are two types of suffering: Human Suffering (humanity) and Redemptive Suffering (Jesus).
The Reason for Suffering
- According to the Catholic catechism (CCC 148), human nature is weakened due to Original Sin, leading to suffering, ignorance, and death.
The 3 Pillars of Lent
- Prayer: the most overlooked pillar of Lent, which should draw us closer to the Lord with more time given to prayer.
- Abstinence: the law of abstinence binds those who have completed their 14th year, refraining from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent, and Good Fridays.
- Fasting: the law of fasting binds those who have attained their majority, until the beginning of their 60th year, with 1 meal a day and 2 smaller meals.
This quiz explores the significance of Lent in the Catholic Church as a period of preparation before Easter, as well as the concept of suffering as a way to participate in the mystery of Christ. It also delves into the question of why God allows suffering.
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