What is Laetare Sunday (for kids)

A free video lesson and quiz on Laetare Sunday for Catholic kids!

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For Parents: This lesson is for educational purposes and uses historical information from the Catholic Encyclopedia from 1909, so some information may seem outdated. To learn about current liturgical practices in your diocese, check your local bishop's website.
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Quiz

What is Laetare Sunday?

A) A day to be sad and serious during Lent

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B) A day to feel a little bit happier during Lent

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C) A day to eat lots of candy during Lent

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Question explanation

Laetare Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent, and it's called Laetare Sunday because of the first words of the song we sing during Mass. On this day, we're allowed to feel a little bit happier than usual because we're getting closer to Easter. We celebrate Laetare Sunday by using flowers on the altar, wearing rose-colored vestments instead of purple, and playing the organ during Mass.

Why do we use rose-colored vestments on Laetare Sunday?

A) To show that we're sad during Lent

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B) To show that we're happy during Lent

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C) To show that we're confused during Lent

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Question explanation

We celebrate Laetare Sunday by using flowers on the altar, wearing rose-colored vestments instead of purple, and playing the organ during Mass. It's a way to remind us that even though Lent can be hard, there's still joy in our hearts.

What is the meaning of "Laetare Jerusalem"?

A) "Rejoice, O Jerusalem"

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B) "Be sad, O Jerusalem"

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C) "Ignore Jerusalem"

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Question explanation

"Laetare Jerusalem" means "Rejoice, O Jerusalem". On this day, we're allowed to feel a little bit happier than usual because we're getting closer to Easter.