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Why do we celebrate lent?
What is lent?

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Lent’s purpose is for the preparation of the Catholic believer before Easter through penance and prayer. It celebrates the annual commemoration of the death, burial and the resurrection of Christ.

Question : Where did the name “Lent” come from ? Why was it used ?

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Ash Wednesday
Easter Sunday

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to me, lent has something to do with sad like it gives me senti vibes

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Lent is a season when we appreciate the sacrifice Jesus has made for us.

Question:

Where dose the word lent originated when it os a time of Jesus’ sacrifice?

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What does lent represent?
What are we called to do?
Is Ash Wednesday really a necessity?

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As I hear the word ”lent” I think of lend.

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A season of repenting

Reflecting on the past life of Jesus

Way of the Cross

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What is Lent? Is it somehow related to Jesus?

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It makes me think about abstinence, fasting and holiness
How old do you need to be to fast?

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It reminds me of the advent wreath.

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When the word “LENT” comes to mind I think of the word/phrase is repentance.

When is lent?
Why do we have lent?

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My understanding of lent is, Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and lent comes before Easter base in the Christian Calendar

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What is Lent for?

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Spiritual Preparing

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Solemn celebration

A time of waiting dor the resurrection of Christ

The Way of the Cross

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Lent is related to repent

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To me, the word “lent” is often associated with being a season of holiness; time to reflect.

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Easter

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Lent reminds me of Holy Week and Ash Wednesday. Also the time of the year when there’s no school

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Why was Ash Wednesday created and what for?

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Words
Easter , holy week , ash wednesday

Questions
what is the importance of lent?
does the easter bunny have to do with lent?
what are the main symbols of lent?

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Lent is the calm before the storm, before Jesus l e n t his life to save us from sin

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Lent reminds me of Ash Wednesday , Easter Sunday , Black Friday etc.

What is the importance of Lent?

What does it reperesent?

What is it?

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Ash Wedneday and Easter Sunday.

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lent is during ash wednesday

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Why do people celebrate lent?

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Penance and a reflection for the sins we have committed.
Begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.

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Does everyone celebrate lent?

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The coming of Jesus to Jerusalem
Ash Wednesday
Easter Sunday
Black Friday
Good Saturday

Question:

Why is Lent even celebrated during these times. Why March to April?

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To me, Lent is a time of self reflection

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Lent can be about sharing, preparation or special events and holidays.

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How long is the season of lent

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What is the purpose of Lent?

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When I hear lent, I think of Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday

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What is lent and why is it celebrated?

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Reflection
Advent wreath

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What is the purpose of Lent?

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Ash wednesday and Easter Sunday

Is having ash put on your forehead really necessary?