Understanding Lent
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet exploring the traditions and significance of Lent.
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Understanding Lent
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about Lent, a special time observed by many Christians around the world.
1. Lent is a period of days leading up to Easter.
2. Lent begins on a day called Ash .
3. During Lent, many people choose to up something or do something extra.
4. The color is often associated with Lent in churches.
1. What is the main purpose of Lent for Christians?
To celebrate Christmas
To prepare for Easter
To have a big feast
To go on vacation
2. Which of these is a common practice during Lent?
Eating lots of candy
Giving to charity
Decorating a Christmas tree
Celebrating Halloween
1. Lent always starts on a Sunday.
True
False
2. People often fast or give up certain foods during Lent.
True
False
1. What is one tradition or practice that people observe during Lent?
2. Why do you think people choose to give something up for Lent?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Lent is a period of days.
2. The first day of Lent is called .
3. Many people make a during Lent by giving up something they enjoy.
4. The liturgical color for Lent is often .