1. Lent and Easter

2. Click Title Overview What is Lent? Length of the Season Renewal of Baptismal Promises Ash Wednesday Penance Three Pillars of Lent Traditions of Lent Holy Triduum Easter Season What is Lent? Length of the Season Renewal of Baptismal Promises Ash Wednesday Penance Three Pillars of Lent Traditions of Lent Holy Triduum Easter Season

3. Click Title What is Lent?

4. Click Title What is Lent? Lent is one of the 5 seasons in the liturgical year The word lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word from springtime, lencten – Spring is a time of change and renewal – new birth – Lent is a time for spiritual growth Lent is one of the 5 seasons in the liturgical year The word lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word from springtime, lencten – Spring is a time of change and renewal – new birth – Lent is a time for spiritual growth

5. Click Title How long is the season of Lent?

6. Click Title The season of Lent is 40 days - a time of purification and preparation – It took 40 years for Israel to enter the promised Land – It took 40 days and 40 nights for the earth to be purified from sin in the story of the flood – Jesus prayed 40 days and 40 nights to prepare for his ministry The season of Lent is 40 days - a time of purification and preparation – It took 40 years for Israel to enter the promised Land – It took 40 days and 40 nights for the earth to be purified from sin in the story of the flood – Jesus prayed 40 days and 40 nights to prepare for his ministry How long is the season of Lent?

7. Click Title Sundays not counted during Lent – Sunday is the day of the resurrection For Christians Sundays are like mini Easters Sundays not counted during Lent – Sunday is the day of the resurrection For Christians Sundays are like mini Easters How long is the season of Lent?

8. Click Title Early on, as part of the process of becoming a Christian, candidates prepared for their rite of initiation through a retreat lasting 40 days – Period became known as Lent – For those already baptized and members of the Church, it was a time to fast, encourage and to pray with the candidates and to renew baptismal promises The focus of Lent shifted from Baptism preparation to penance and prayer Early on, as part of the process of becoming a Christian, candidates prepared for their rite of initiation through a retreat lasting 40 days – Period became known as Lent – For those already baptized and members of the Church, it was a time to fast, encourage and to pray with the candidates and to renew baptismal promises The focus of Lent shifted from Baptism preparation to penance and prayer Short History of Lent

9. Click Title Do you reject Satan? I do. And all his works? I do. And all his empty promises? I do. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? I do. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? I do. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? I do. God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever. I do. Do you reject Satan? I do. And all his works? I do. And all his empty promises? I do. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? I do. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? I do. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? I do. God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever. I do. Renewal of Baptismal Promises

10. Click Title What is the Color of Lent?

11. Click Title The color of Lent is purple Purple is a symbol of Penance The color of Lent is purple Purple is a symbol of Penance What is the Color of Lent?

12. Click Title The tradition of Mardi Gras (French, Fat Tuesday) began as a pre-Lenten day of feasting and carnival Foods forbidden by the churchs severe Lenten discipline were the ones needing refrigeration – Since controlled refrigeration was unheard of until the 19 th century, it made sense to eat what would otherwise spoil during the 6 weeks of Lent The tradition of Mardi Gras (French, Fat Tuesday) began as a pre-Lenten day of feasting and carnival Foods forbidden by the churchs severe Lenten discipline were the ones needing refrigeration – Since controlled refrigeration was unheard of until the 19 th century, it made sense to eat what would otherwise spoil during the 6 weeks of Lent Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday

13. Click Title When does Lent begin?

14. Click Title When does Lent Begin? The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday This day is called Ash Wednesday because Catholics receive the ashes on their foreheads as an invitation to conversion The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday This day is called Ash Wednesday because Catholics receive the ashes on their foreheads as an invitation to conversion

15. Click Title Ancient symbol of repentance The mark of the penitent (a person who repents for wrongdoing) A public sign that we are about to embark on a conversion of heart Symbol that life is fragile Ancient symbol of repentance The mark of the penitent (a person who repents for wrongdoing) A public sign that we are about to embark on a conversion of heart Symbol that life is fragile What is the meaning of the Ashes?

16. Click Title Where do the ashes come from?

17. Click Title The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year The ashes are christened with Holy Water and are scented by exposure to incense The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year The ashes are christened with Holy Water and are scented by exposure to incense Where do the Ashes come from?

18. Click Title Lent is about conversion, turning our lives more completely over to Christ and his way of life – That always involves giving up sin in some form – Conversion means leaving behind an old way of living and acting in order to embrace new life in Christ Lent is about conversion, turning our lives more completely over to Christ and his way of life – That always involves giving up sin in some form – Conversion means leaving behind an old way of living and acting in order to embrace new life in Christ Giving Something Up for Lent

19. Click Title What is Penance?

20. Click Title Penance is making amends – Amends is making up for what we do wrong Lent is a time to clean up the mess and fix our lives and our relationships with God and neighbor Penance is making amends – Amends is making up for what we do wrong Lent is a time to clean up the mess and fix our lives and our relationships with God and neighbor What is Penance?

21. Click Title Provide some examples of Penance you can do

22. Click Title By letting go of sinful behavior By seeking conversion (interior change) By practicing Penance By following the teachings of Christ By practicing the three pillars of Lent By letting go of sinful behavior By seeking conversion (interior change) By practicing Penance By following the teachings of Christ By practicing the three pillars of Lent How do we prepare spiritually for Lent?

23. Click Title What are the three traditional pillars of Lent?

24. Click Title Prayer Fasting Almsgiving (charity) Prayer Fasting Almsgiving (charity) What are the three pillars of Lent?

25. Click Title How is fasting different from dieting?

26. Click Title Dieting is something we do for health or cosmetic reasons Fasting is a spiritual exercise – Fasting is an expression of wholeheartedness and penance – Reminds us to have control over our desires Dieting is something we do for health or cosmetic reasons Fasting is a spiritual exercise – Fasting is an expression of wholeheartedness and penance – Reminds us to have control over our desires Why is Fasting different from Dieting?

27. Click Title How is fasting different from abstinence?

28. Click Title Fasting –Traditional form of penance –Way of purifying the spirit; sacrificing some good to the Lord –Consists of ones free choice to limit the kind or quality of food or drink Abstinence –Doing without meat or another food or drink –Abstinence from meat is mandatory on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent Fasting –Traditional form of penance –Way of purifying the spirit; sacrificing some good to the Lord –Consists of ones free choice to limit the kind or quality of food or drink Abstinence –Doing without meat or another food or drink –Abstinence from meat is mandatory on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent Fasting vs. Abstinence

29. Click Title The U.S. Catholic bishops call for all Catholics 14 years and older to abstain from meat on … – Ash Wednesday, – Good Friday and – Fridays of Lent Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten – Traditionally, fasting calls for refraining from eating between meals and consuming only one full meal per day The U.S. Catholic bishops call for all Catholics 14 years and older to abstain from meat on … – Ash Wednesday, – Good Friday and – Fridays of Lent Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten – Traditionally, fasting calls for refraining from eating between meals and consuming only one full meal per day Regulations on Abstinence

30. Click Title Devote more time to prayer You could pray for the grace to live out our baptismal promises more fully through conversion of heart Devote more time to prayer You could pray for the grace to live out our baptismal promises more fully through conversion of heart Prayer

31. Click Title How can we improve our prayer during Lent?

32. Click Title Divide your prayer time in three parts – Morning – Afternoon – Evening (night) Spend 15 to 20 minutes alone, meditating, talking to God Divide your prayer time in three parts – Morning – Afternoon – Evening (night) Spend 15 to 20 minutes alone, meditating, talking to God How can we improve our prayer during Lent?

33. Click Title Become familiar with the life of Jesus by reading the Gospels Each day read a different chapter from each of the Gospels Try to visualize what is happening Become familiar with the life of Jesus by reading the Gospels Each day read a different chapter from each of the Gospels Try to visualize what is happening How can we improve our prayer during Lent?

34. Click Title What is almsgiving?

35. Click Title Almsgiving is another word for charity Charity is love in action Charity is a way to reach out to those who are in need (e.g., collecting food cans for the hungry) Almsgiving is another word for charity Charity is love in action Charity is a way to reach out to those who are in need (e.g., collecting food cans for the hungry) What is Almsgiving?

36. Click Title Discipleship is a learning to be a disciple The word disciple means student Student is the one who learns from the master Discipleship is learning to be like Christ Discipleship is a learning to be a disciple The word disciple means student Student is the one who learns from the master Discipleship is learning to be like Christ What is discipleship?

37. Click Title Study Christs teachings Follow Christs teachings Witness Christs teachings in your life and in the world Study Christs teachings Follow Christs teachings Witness Christs teachings in your life and in the world How do we learn to be like Christ?

38. Click Title Temptation: Any incitement to sin arising from the world God allows us to be tempted (trial) but never beyond our powers to resist The trial provides the occasion for moral and spiritual growth Jesus was tempted for 40 days in the desert (Mark, Matthew and Luke) Temptation: Any incitement to sin arising from the world God allows us to be tempted (trial) but never beyond our powers to resist The trial provides the occasion for moral and spiritual growth Jesus was tempted for 40 days in the desert (Mark, Matthew and Luke) Temptation

39. Click Title The temptation for pleasure regardless of the consequences The temptation for power The temptation for popularity The temptation for pleasure regardless of the consequences The temptation for power The temptation for popularity What are the three universal temptations?

40. Click Title The Sacrament of Penance is the liturgical celebration of God's forgiveness of the sins of the penitent – Conversion from sin, confession of guilt, forgiveness of the wrong done, and reconciliation with Christ and His Church You should come to the Sacrament of Penance at least once each year during Lent or Eastertide and as often as necessary when conscious of serious sin – Anyone conscious of grave sin should not receive Holy Communion before being reconciled to God by sacramental confession and absolution The Sacrament of Penance is the liturgical celebration of God's forgiveness of the sins of the penitent – Conversion from sin, confession of guilt, forgiveness of the wrong done, and reconciliation with Christ and His Church You should come to the Sacrament of Penance at least once each year during Lent or Eastertide and as often as necessary when conscious of serious sin – Anyone conscious of grave sin should not receive Holy Communion before being reconciled to God by sacramental confession and absolution Sacrament of Penance

41. Click Title Lent is a season of penitence, reflection, and prayer, worship during this time is solemn and restrained Somber atmosphere – Weddings are normally not scheduled during Lent because they are joyful events Penitential practices such as fasting and abstinence Devotions centered around the suffering of Jesus Lent is a season of penitence, reflection, and prayer, worship during this time is solemn and restrained Somber atmosphere – Weddings are normally not scheduled during Lent because they are joyful events Penitential practices such as fasting and abstinence Devotions centered around the suffering of Jesus Traditions of Lent

42. Click Title Devotion found in the Catholic tradition of piety Stations of the Cross is representative of 14 particular events experienced by Jesus as He walked to Calvary Every Friday in the Chapel at 6:00 pm Devotion found in the Catholic tradition of piety Stations of the Cross is representative of 14 particular events experienced by Jesus as He walked to Calvary Every Friday in the Chapel at 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross

43. Click Title The height of the season of Lent is Holy Week Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends with the Holy Triduum Triduum means: three days – Holy Thursday – Good Friday – Holy Saturday The height of the season of Lent is Holy Week Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends with the Holy Triduum Triduum means: three days – Holy Thursday – Good Friday – Holy Saturday Holy Week

44. Click Title The Triduum is a celebration that highlights the Paschal mystery Through these three days the Church remembers that Christ suffered and died, but that he also came to life The Triduum is the celebration of the Churchs salvation through Christ The Triduum is a celebration that highlights the Paschal mystery Through these three days the Church remembers that Christ suffered and died, but that he also came to life The Triduum is the celebration of the Churchs salvation through Christ Holy Triduum

45. Click Title Lent officially ends on Holy Thursday The Holy Triduum begins on Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday there is only one Mass – The Mass of the Lords supper which is celebrated in the evening, and includes the washing of the feet – No morning Masses are celebrated on this day Lent officially ends on Holy Thursday The Holy Triduum begins on Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday there is only one Mass – The Mass of the Lords supper which is celebrated in the evening, and includes the washing of the feet – No morning Masses are celebrated on this day The Holy Triduum

46. Click Title The faithful gathers in church to celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood Washing of the Feet - a reminder of Jesus command to serve one another The Blessed Sacrament is moved to a chapel The faithful is invited to stay in the chapel to pray before the Blessed Sacrament until midnight The sanctuary is cleared. All decorations are removed from the church The faithful gathers in church to celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood Washing of the Feet - a reminder of Jesus command to serve one another The Blessed Sacrament is moved to a chapel The faithful is invited to stay in the chapel to pray before the Blessed Sacrament until midnight The sanctuary is cleared. All decorations are removed from the church Holy Thursday

47. Click Title This is a holy day of fasting and abstinence A Mass is not celebrated The liturgy of the Lords passion is celebrated, followed by a homily, the General intercessions, communion, and the veneration of the cross There is no procession on this day This is a holy day of fasting and abstinence A Mass is not celebrated The liturgy of the Lords passion is celebrated, followed by a homily, the General intercessions, communion, and the veneration of the cross There is no procession on this day Good Friday

48. Click Title What is the veneration of the Cross?

49. Click Title The veneration of the cross is the last section of the Liturgy of Good Friday The faithful are presented with the cross, then the faithful venerate the cross with a kiss, as a sign of respect and devotion The veneration of the cross is the last section of the Liturgy of Good Friday The faithful are presented with the cross, then the faithful venerate the cross with a kiss, as a sign of respect and devotion What is the veneration of the Cross?

50. Click Title The Easter Vigil is the highest point of the Easter Triduum The Easter Vigil begins on Holy Saturday This is the longest celebration in Catholic worship The celebration proclaims Jesus triumph over the powers of evil and death The Easter Vigil is the highest point of the Easter Triduum The Easter Vigil begins on Holy Saturday This is the longest celebration in Catholic worship The celebration proclaims Jesus triumph over the powers of evil and death Holy Saturday

51. Click Title The Easter Vigil begins at night with the blessing of the fire and the exultet – The exultet is a song sung by the deacon or cantor proclaiming the salvation of the risen Christ The Easter Vigil begins at night with the blessing of the fire and the exultet – The exultet is a song sung by the deacon or cantor proclaiming the salvation of the risen Christ Holy Saturday

52. Click Title The fire is blessed, from this fire the Paschal candle is lit The priest blesses the candle reminding people that Jesus is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end The fire is blessed, from this fire the Paschal candle is lit The priest blesses the candle reminding people that Jesus is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end Holy Saturday

53. Click Title The Paschal candle is carried by the deacon into the darkened church As the procession progresses the lights of the church are gradually turn on People light their own candles from the Paschal candle carried by the deacon At the end of the procession the deacon sings the Exultet or exultation song. The people hold their candles during the song The Paschal candle is carried by the deacon into the darkened church As the procession progresses the lights of the church are gradually turn on People light their own candles from the Paschal candle carried by the deacon At the end of the procession the deacon sings the Exultet or exultation song. The people hold their candles during the song Holy Saturday

54. Click Title The darkened church, the procession, the paschal candle, the fire, and the exultet are all symbols that remind us that Christs resurrection defeated the darkness of evil This ceremony reminds us the power of Christ cannot be defeated nor those who have his power The darkened church, the procession, the paschal candle, the fire, and the exultet are all symbols that remind us that Christs resurrection defeated the darkness of evil This ceremony reminds us the power of Christ cannot be defeated nor those who have his power Holy Saturday

55. Click Title After the homily the baptismal water is blessed with the Paschal candle The catechumens and candidates are initiated with the sacraments of initiation The congregation renews their baptismal vows After the baptismal ceremony the second part of the Mass, the liturgy of the Eucharist, continues as usual This is the first Mass of Easter day, and the beginning of the Easter season, fifty days of celebration that end on Pentecost Sunday After the homily the baptismal water is blessed with the Paschal candle The catechumens and candidates are initiated with the sacraments of initiation The congregation renews their baptismal vows After the baptismal ceremony the second part of the Mass, the liturgy of the Eucharist, continues as usual This is the first Mass of Easter day, and the beginning of the Easter season, fifty days of celebration that end on Pentecost Sunday Easter Vigil

56. Click Title When does the Easter season begin and end?

57. Click Title The season of Easter beings with Easter Sunday and ends with Pentecost Symbols associated with Pentecost – Dove, tongues of flame, and wind – Red vestments and decorations, which symbolizes the intense love and fire of the Holy Spirit The season of Easter beings with Easter Sunday and ends with Pentecost Symbols associated with Pentecost – Dove, tongues of flame, and wind – Red vestments and decorations, which symbolizes the intense love and fire of the Holy Spirit Easter

58. Click Title Summary What is Lent? Length of the Season Renewal of Baptismal Promises Ash Wednesday Penance Three Pillars of Lent Traditions of Lent Holy Triduum Easter Season What is Lent? Length of the Season Renewal of Baptismal Promises Ash Wednesday Penance Three Pillars of Lent Traditions of Lent Holy Triduum Easter Season