4. At the Of our belief

5. We Believe God radically changed the universe through

6. The Passion

7. The Death

8. The Resurrection of Christ

9. Which we are reminded of at Lent

10. What do you think of when you hear this word? LENT

11. Penance? Ashes? Fasting? Purple?

12. WHAT ABOUT

13. Baptism?

14. Baptism is the to understanding lent

15. Lent leads to the Easter celebration

16. It was originally the 40-day retreat for those Preparing for Baptism at Easter

17. Scripture says it’s about

18. Renewal of

20. Death of +

21. Ash Wednesday begins forty days of preparation for celebrating the Resurrection. Be faithful to the Gospel and turn away from sin

22. Lent celebrates the memory of the forty days Jesus spent alone praying in the desert.

23. Lent is a time for strengthening our faith, a time to reflect on who we are and where we are going.

24. It is a time of quiet and prayer, a time of penance and meditation,

25. a time to become aware of our strength and weakness. Pride Lust Envy Anger Sloth Gluttony Greed

26. Father in Heaven, the light of your truth bestows sight to the darkness of sinful eyes. May this season of repentance bring us the blessings of forgiveness and the gift of your light.

27. So why do we give something up for Lent?

28. What are you going to give up for Lent?

29. How will you serve as a disciple to give others new life?

31. How do other cultures celebrate Lent?

32. Mardi Gras

33. Ostern – Germany

34. Semana Santa - Spain

35. Buona Pasqua - Italy

36. Pascoa - Brazil

37. Mexico

38. Black Nazarene Philippines