This week we break from the usual column to offer this quiz to test your knowledge of Lent and RCIA. Have fun!

When does Lent begin and how long does it last?

a. Carnival Monday/42 days

b. Ash Wednesday/40 days

c. Ash Wednesday/45 days

d. Carnival Tuesday/40 days

What is Lent?

a period of fasting, moderation & self-denial

b. the singing of carols

c. the coming of Jesus

d. the Baptism of the Lord

Why do we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

a. to follow the crowd

b. as a public sign of sorrow for sin

c. as a sign to end the Carnival days

d. to enter doomsday

What are we invited to during the Lenten Season?

a. to repent & believe the Good News

b. to prepare for the coming of Jesus

c. to celebrate with a banquet

d. to pat ourselves on the back

Why do we not say the “Alleluia” or the “Gloria” during Lent?

a. because it does not sound good

b. Father does not approve of it

c. To help us prepare for our great acclamation of “Alleluia” and “Gloria” at the Easter Vigil liturgy

d. none of the above

What is the colour that represents the Lenten season and what does it symbolise?

a. white/purity

b. red/sacrifice

c. green/ordinary time

d. purple/repentance & conversion

What do fasting and abstaining during Lent teach us?

a. self-discipline

b. willingness to sacrifice

c. we can grow in our friendship with God

d. all of the above

What do the letters RCIA stand for?

a. Roving  Catholics In Action

b. Rite of Christian Initiation

c. Real Catholics In Attendance

What is a Sponsor?

a. a neighbour

b. someone preparing for baptism

c. faith companion

d. rich person

What is a catechumen?

a. someone from the catacombs

b. someone who loves cats

c. a person undergoing instruction in the faith preparing for baptism

d. none of the above

The liturgy where most catechumens receive full initiation.

a. Easter

b. Christmas

c. Lent

d. Pentecost

A person seeking basic information about Catholicism.

a.convert

b. catechumen

c. neophyte

d. inquirer

Answers:

1. b

2. a

3. b

4. a

5. c

6. d

7. d

8. b

9. c

10. c

11. a

12. d