Ash Wednesday and Lent

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Across
  1. 4. To be given absolution or forgiveness for ones sins
  2. 8. The season of repentance and preparation for Easter
  3. 9. This would ring during the Middle Ages to show that Shrove Tuesday had arrived
  4. 12. The place where Jesus was tempted
  5. 13. The day of the week the season of Lent begins
  6. 15. The season which celebrates Christ's resurrection
  7. 16. The number of days in Lent
Down
  1. 1. To limit ones intake of food
  2. 2. An action to make up for the sins we have committed
  3. 3. As people are marked with ashes the person may say 'turn away from sin and be faithful to the ___'
  4. 5. To turn away from sin and do what is loving
  5. 6. A sweet treat made from butter, cream and eggs
  6. 7. What is marked on foreheads on Ash Wednesday to show repentance
  7. 10. Jesus was told to throw himself off this and save himself
  8. 11. A form of praise or communication with God
  9. 14. The day of the week which is not included in the period of Lent