Ash Wednesday - Theology Mr. Nawn

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  1. 3. Ashes are typically given out in ____, but can be given out at other times, like a prayer service.
  2. 4. Writings from the Second-century Church refer to the wearing of ashes as a sign of __________.
  3. 6. Lent, is a season of ______ and _______.
  4. 9. Ash Wednesday signifies the start of the Season of _____.
  5. 10. Ash Wednesday takes place ________ days before Easter
  6. 11. The priest applies the ashes to a person's ________.
  7. 14. After this current liturgical season is over, it is the _____ Season
  8. 15. Ashes also symbolize _____.
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  1. 1. The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are from burnt ___ ___ from the previous year.
  2. 2. is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar.
  3. 5. Ash Wednesday is chiefly observed by _______, although many other Christians observe it too.
  4. 7. _______________ are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol
  5. 8. The priest speaks the words: "Remember that you are ____, and to ____ you shall return." (Same word twice)
  6. 12. Small Children, the sick or the ____ may be excused from fasting.
  7. 13. Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient _________tradition.