What is Ash Wednesday (for kids)
A free Catholic video lesson and quiz for kids, on the topic of Ash Wednesday
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Quiz
What is Ash Wednesday?
A. A day to celebrate Easter
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B. A day to remember our mistakes and try to be better people
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C. A day to go to the beach
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Question explanation
On Ash Wednesday, people go to church and the priest puts ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead. This is a reminder that we are all made from dust and one day we will return to dust. It reminds us that we should be sorry for the wrong things we have done and try to be better people during Lent.
Where do the ashes come from?
A. They are made from special ingredients
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B. They come from burning the palms blessed on Palm Sunday
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C. They are brought from a faraway land
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Question explanation
The ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from burning the palms that were blessed on Palm Sunday the year before.
What should we do during Lent?
A. Think about how we can be kinder, more loving, and more helpful to others
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B. Eat as much candy as we want
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C. Watch TV all day long
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Question explanation
Lent is a time to reflect on our actions and think about how we can improve ourselves. It's a time to be kinder, more loving, and more helpful to others.
