1. By: Natalie, Berenice, Andrea
WHY
By: Natalie, Berenice, Andrea

2. Why 40 days
Jesus was driven by the spirit into the desert for 40 day….. (Luke 4:1-2)
Catholic have 40 days because Jesus went into the desert for 40 days
There he prayed and fasted and then was tempted by the devil.

3. Old testament Other significance of the number 40 in the old testament
“It rained for 40 day while Noah was in the ark” Genesis 7:12
“Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days receiving the 10 commandments and the law from god.” Exodus 34: 28-39
“The Israelites wonder in the desert for 40 years after they were freed from bondage in Egypt and were headed for the “Promised Land.” Joshua 5-6

4. So it makes sense for us to give up chocolate for 40 days…..Right?
What is the connection?
It’s a great time to pray about where we need to me “made new” in our lives
We discipline ourselves during lent for 40 days so that at Easter we can celebrate not only Christ's victory but our victory in taking one step closer to sainthood.

5. So it makes sense for us to give up chocolate for 40 days…..Right?
Simple things we can sacrifice for lent
Meat on Friday
Social Media
Junk food
Going out
Extra Necessities