Ash Wednesday: Understanding the Start of Lent
A Grade 4 social studies worksheet exploring the traditions and meaning of Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season.
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Ash Wednesday: Understanding the Start of Lent
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about Ash Wednesday.
1. What Christian season does Ash Wednesday mark the beginning of?
Christmas
Easter
Lent
Halloween
2. What is placed on people's foreheads during an Ash Wednesday service?
Water
Oil
Ashes
Flowers
3. The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are often made from burned from the previous Palm Sunday.
4. During Lent, many people choose to give up something or practice as a way to grow closer to God.
5. Ash Wednesday always falls on the same date every year.
True
False
6. The ashes are a sign of sorrow for past mistakes and a reminder of life's shortness.
True
False
7. In your own words, explain why people receive ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. Lent lasts for days, not including Sundays.
9. Many people increase their during Lent.
10. The season of Lent prepares Christians for the celebration of .
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