Video: The Meaning of Ash Wednesday
Directions: Watch the video and fill in the blanks.
Even though so many Catholics go to Mass on Ash Wednesday, it is not a Holy Day of ____________________.
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the forty day period leading up to _______________, but if you were to actually count them you would find that there are actually _____ days during the season of Lent. This is because we don’t count _______________ as a part of the forty days of Lent. This day, the Lord’s Day, is a celebration of the Resurrection and new life and therefore not a day for fasting.
Why do we wear ashes on Ash Wednesday?
When we receive the ashes we hear “Remember that you are __________, and to __________ you shall return.” This is to help us recognize that all we have is a __________ from God.
When we receive the ashes we hear “Remember that you are __________, and to __________ you shall return.” This is to help us recognize that all we have is a __________ from God.
Ashes were a sign of ____________________ in the Old Testament. In the early Church, the Order of _______________ wore ashes as a sign of their penance. In a similar way, John the _______________ called for repentance and baptism in preparation for the Kingdom of God. This is why we may also hear the words “Turn away from __________ and be faithful to the Gospel” when we receive the ashes on our foreheads.
Directions: In the space below, write the name of the thing(s) you intend to give up (or
add) as your Lenten commitment this year. Post this paper somewhere important as a
reminder of this commitment.
My Lenten Commitment
Why are you giving this up (or adding this) for Lent this year?
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What will be the biggest challenges to living out this commitment?
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How will you overcome these challenges?
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