105: What is Laetare Sunday (for kids)
A free video lesson and quiz on Laetare Sunday for Catholic kids!
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.