I was so grateful to have found this article on the quiz honestly and so I chose the most amazing bits as the overall theme for my bulletin
No matter how discouraging and demeaning life got, there's a positive side to things
Praying the Stations of the Cross: It is challenging
“… seek God in all things.” – St Ignatius.
No miracles. No sudden healings. God seems to be missing.
So, let’s look at Jesus’ response:
- Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. He prays.
- Jesus, betrayed by Judas, is arrested. He stays calm.
- Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin. He is steadfast.
- Jesus is denied by Peter. He accepts others’ weaknesses.
5. Jesus is judged by Pilate. He remains quiet.
6. Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns. He endures pain.
7. Jesus bears the cross. He accepts responsibility.
8. Jesus is helped by Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross. He allows others to help.
9. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem. He thinks of others.
10. Jesus is crucified. He loves.
11. Jesus promises his kingdom to the good thief. He forgives.
12. Jesus speaks to his mother and the disciple. He watches over his family.
13. Jesus dies on the cross. He weeps.
14. Jesus is placed in the tomb. He surrenders.
His acceptance of His fate and forgiveness that follows are the epitome of our faith.
Let His response guide us when we’re broken, lonely and exhausted; where we think God is absent. Seeking Him gives us what we need:
Comfort.
Peace.
Please turn to page 3 for timings for CDM’s Stations of the Cross
Had to figure out a way to also engage with people to put up a pledge. Honestly, it wouldn't take that long.
Fulfil a 2018 Resolution early
If you’ve made many promises in the past and not followed through, here’s the chance to fulfil one!
In this season of Lent, CDM encourages our parishioners to continue to make pledges for your Lenten Resolution.
Let’s make our Lenten preparation more meaningful as how others have done:
As with regular news you've got to adapt to the changes. Which, even in my eighth year doing this, still sucks.
They ended up using my quiz for the following week. Well...
Lent Quiz
- What is the original meaning of the word “Lent”? A) Prayer
B) Abstinence
C) Harmony
D) Spring
- How many days are there in Lent?
A) 40 days
B) 46 days
C) 1 day
D) 30 days
3. Which Biblical event does the time of Lent represent?
A) Noah’s days on the Ark
B) The 40 days Moses spent on Mount Sinai with God
C) The days Jesus retreated into the wilderness and fasted
D) Mother Mary’s pregnancy
4. Which devotion has a special place during Lent?
A) Novenas
B) Triduum
C) Hail Mary
D) Stations of the Cross
5. What word is never sung or said during Lent?
A) God Almighty
B) Ave Maria
C) Alleluia
D) Amen
Turn to the Buzz on page 2 for answers!
Lent Quiz
1 D
The word ‘lent’ comes from the Old English, ‘lencten’, which means spring
2 A
There are 40 days in Lent. The season lasts from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, which makes it 46 days but the six Sundays are not included in the 40 days of Lent and Catholics are not required to fast during these days
3 C
By observing the 40 days of Lent, we replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the wilderness in the desert for 40 days, where he fasted, was tempted by the devil and prepared to begin his ministry
4) D
The Stations of the Cross are our way to pray and meditate on Jesus’ sacrifice for us. There are 14 stations and each one represents a moment from the time Jesus was condemned to his burial, which occur during the last week of Lent
5) C
The word “Alleluia” derives from the Hebrew phrase “Praise Yahweh”. It’s a term of great joy and used to join the angels’ worship of God’s throne. It serves as a reminder that the Kingdom of Heaven is established. During Lent, we focus on the Kingdom coming, not the Kingdom we already have. Finally, on Easter with the Lord is Risen, Alleluia returns as well.
Call to Action:
GOD WANTS FAMILIES WHERE MEMBERS LOVE EACH OTHER AND EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN IN GOODNESS.
“God always knocks at the door of hearts. He likes to do this. It comes from His heart. But, do you know what He likes best? To knock on the doors of families and find families that are united, to find families that love each other, to find the families that bring up their children and educate them and help them to keep going forward and that create a society of goodness, of truth, and of beauty.” - Pope Francis
