
What is Lent? Lent
Why do Christians celebrate Lent? • Remember the 40 days of Jesus in the wilderness • Think of others • Prepare for the Easter celebration • Develop their relationship with God Lent
When is Lent? • 40 days before Easter Sunday (excluding Sundays) Lent
When does Lent begin? • Shrove Tuesday - Pancake day (Mardi Gras, Carnival) Lent
First Day of Lent • Ash Wednesday Lent
What can we do in Lent? • Give up something (e.g. sweets, chocolate) • Read God’s word in The Bible • Spend more time praying to God • Remember others (some people give to charity during Lent) Lent