| A | B |
|---|
| Ash Wednesday | First day of lent |
| Ashes | Used to symbolize a public statement of penitence |
| Forty days | Represents the forty days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the wilderness |
| Purple | Color of Lent. Represents the sacrifice Jesus made for us. |
| White | Color of Lent. Represents new life...a fresh start |
| Palm Branches | Used in triumphal processions by Romans and Jews. Signified victory |
| Holy Week | Includes the days from Palm Sunday through Easter |
| Paschal Triduum | Means "three days". Refers to Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday |
| Holy Thursday | When the Last Supper was celebrated |
| Good Friday | Marks the events of Jesus' trial, crucifixion, death and burial |
| Easter Candle | Large decorated candle, represents the risen Savior who is the light of the world |
| Easter Vigil | Celebrated on Holy Saturday. Traditionally it was a time for baptizing, confirming, and receiving new members |
| Egg | Symbol of resurrection |
| Cross | Seen as the tree of life, a sign of love, and a symbol of Jesus' victory over death and evil |
