Lenten Season Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. A special prayer Catholics say during Lent, remembering Jesus' journey to the cross
  2. 3. The color worn by priests during Lent
  3. 6. The meal Jesus shared with His disciples before His crucifixion
  4. 8. Catholics are encouraged to do this to help those in need during Lent
  5. 9. The church season before Easter
  6. 10. The last week of Lent is called _______
  7. 12. The disciple who betrayed Jesus
  8. 14. Jesus carried a ______ to His crucifixion
  9. 15. The day Jesus was crucified
  10. 16. The three days leading up to Easter, starting with Holy Thursday
Down
  1. 2. Lent prepares us for this event in Jesus' life
  2. 4. On Fridays during Lent, Catholics do not eat this
  3. 5. Catholics do this as an act of penance, often giving up something they enjoy (
  4. 7. The day that marks the beginning of Lent
  5. 11. A day of celebration that marks the end of Lent
  6. 13. Another word for repentance or turning away from sin
  7. 16. Jesus was placed in a ______ after His death