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Ash Wednesday Worksheet

A worksheet for Grade 2 students to learn about Ash Wednesday, its traditions, and its meaning.

Grade 2 Social studies Community & CulturesAsh Wednesday
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NCSS.D2.His.3.K-2NCSS.D2.His.4.K-2Ash WednesdayLentChristianityReligionCommunityTraditions
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Ash Wednesday Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to write, and others will ask you to circle an answer.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a special time of year for Christians to pray, fast, and give to others. On Ash Wednesday, people go to church to receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross.

1. What does Ash Wednesday mark the beginning of?

a

Christmas

b

Easter

c

Lent

d

Summer

2. On Ash Wednesday, people receive   on their foreheads.

3. The ashes are usually in the shape of a  .

Look at the image below. This shows what the ashes look like on someone's forehead.

Ash cross on forehead

4. Lent is a time for Christians to pray, fast, and give to others.

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True

F

False

5. What is one thing people might do during Lent?