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
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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 do Christians do in Lent? What can we do in Lent? Give up
something (e.g. sweets, chocolate)
Read Gods word in The Bible Spend more time praying to God Remember
others (some people give to charity during Lent) Lent What will you
do for Lent?
