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Day-by-Day Activities for LENT Book 1Ash Wednesday through theSaturday before Palm SundayLenten Adventure is all about preparing ourselves for Easter!Enrich your family’s journey to Easter and learn a lot about our Faith along the way! Enjoy these day-to-dayLenten activities with the Holy Heroes Adventure Guides!CarolineMOMand ’s how to get started to have the best Lent EVER!Getting started with LENTEN ADVENTURE is as easy as 1 - 2- 3 .Step 1:You need to REGISTER ONLINE — (it’s FREE and easy!) so we can send you each day’slesson videos and other fun stuffStarting late? Relax—you can register anytime and always go back to view days you missed!By COMPUTER: Go to www.LentenAdventure.com—takes you right to the Lenten Adventure SIGN UP page.By SMARTPHONE: Scan the CODE to the right usingyour smartphone QR code reader feature—it takes youright to the Lenten Adventure SIGN UP page.Step 2: TYPE in your email address Step 3: CLICK “SIGN UP”Let the Adventure begin!Get the ANSWER KEYS for all these Lenten Adventure Activities for FREE whenyou register online at www.LentenAdventure.com —The Holy Heroes Answer KidExcerpts from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, 2nd edition, 1971 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Some Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used bypermission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.ISBN 978-1-936330-59-1 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A.

Coloring PageYou can print a free “Mass Quiz” for AshWednesday on LentenAdventure.com,then take it to Mass with you!ASH WEDNESDAYDAY 1LEVEL 1Mass on Ash Wednesday is always the same to prepare us for Lent. After the homily, the priest blesses ashesfrom the palms blessed the preceding year for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Then the ashes are placed on thosewho come forward. When you get the ashes, you may hear, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mark 1:15) or“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19). 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten MazeASH WEDNESDAYDAY 1LEVEL 2In Lent we go into the desert to imitate Jesus by fasting and praying for 40 days to prepare for Easter!Then, during Easter Sunday Mass, the priest will ask every one of us to “renew” something.What do you think it is? Solve the maze to find out!The flowers on the altarThe promises made for us at our baptismSTARTHEREThe promise to give almsto the poorSign up for Lenten Adventure to download a BONUS print-out activity for today!Just go to LentenAdventure.com and enter your email address! 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten JournalASH WEDNESDAY“Even now, says the LORD, return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting,and weeping, and mourning.” (Joel 2:12)DAY 1LEVEL 3The Old Testament reading for Mass on Ash Wednesday is Joel 2:12-18. Read this, then fill inthe blanks from your reading:1. “Rend your , not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.”2. “For gracious and merciful is He, slow to and rich in kindness.”Go to LentenAdventure.com to get today’s CODE LETTER clue. Then, when you figure out the correct letter,put it on your LENTEN ROAD TO EASTER map—and you’re on your way!Lent is a time when we focus on three things: prayer, fasting (giving up something), and givingalms (to free us from attachment to worldly goods). Think about what you can do in each ofthese areas and what you can do as a family in each of these areas. Remember: God put youin your family so that you could all help each other get to heaven, so Lent is a great time tointentionally work together! Write down what you will do this Lent.To improve my prayer time this Lent, I will:To improve our prayer as a family, my family will:My “fasting” (what I will give up) this Lent will be:Our family’s “fasting” will be:I will give alms this Lent by:My family will give alms this Lent by: 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageTHURSDAYDAY 2LEVEL 1In Lent we pray harder, like Jesus did in the desert for 40 days. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Word SearchTHURSDAYDAY 2LEVEL 2Find the words in the grid.Remember: Words can go horizontally, vertically and diagonally in all eight directions. Have fun!AlmsgivingJoelAsh WednesdayLenten FortyPsalmGospelRepentHoly Heroes 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten JournalTHURSDAYTake care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise,you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. (Matthew 6:1)DAY 2LEVEL 3The Responsorial Psalm in Mass on Ash Wednesday is Psalm 51. It is one of the seven“Penitential Psalms,” praying to God to take away our sins. Read it with your family, then fillin these blanks (sometimes it is more than one word):1. Have on me, O God, in your goodness;2. A heart create for me, O God.3. Give me back of your salvation,4. O Lord, , and my mouth shall proclaim .The Gospel for Ash Wednesday is Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18. Read this Gospel, and you’ll see Jesusis giving instructions for how we should pray, fast, and give alms—the very things that we tryespecially to do during Lent! Fill in the blanks from your reading.1) But when you give , do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, sothat your almsgiving may be . And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.2) When you , do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand. so that others maythem. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.3) “When you , do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. But when you ,Go to LentenAdventure.com to get the answers to these questions and today’s CODE LETTER CLUEanoint yourheadandLENTENwashROADyourTOface. Andto putin yourEASTERmap! your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.”Go to www.LentenAdventure.com to get the answers to these questions and today’s Code Letter clueto put in your Lenten Road to Easter map!How did you do today in your Lenten praying, fasting, and almsgiving? Write down what you didtoday:Here’s an idea: This Lent, tell God every night before you go to bed that you are sorry for your sinsand ask Him to help you not to sin anymore. You could read Psalm 51 every night, or you couldpray the Act of Contrition, which you can find on our website in the free download of “Best-LovedCatholic Prayers”! 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageFRIDAYDAY 3LEVEL 1The angels want to help your family during Lent, just like angels ministered to Jesusduring His 40 days in the desert. So pray to your Guardian Angel to show youthe way to grow in holiness! 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

DAY 3Holy Heroes Lenten AdventureLEVEL 3Crossword Puzzle123FRIDAY4567891011B12C A I A P H A SRA1314BB151617191820AS21S A N H E D R I N22We’ve given you three answers—now you do the rest! 2012 by Holy Heroes LLC www.HolyHeroes.comACROSS1 Important Jewish feast which was going to beginthe evening of the day Jesus was crucified.4 During Lent, we try to grow closer to God by prayer,, and alms-giving.6 The Roman governor who had Jesus scourged andthen allowed Him to be crucified was namedPontius .7 The drove Jesus into the desert.9 The Father-in-law of the high priest that year andthe first of the Sanhedrin to question Jesus.12 The Jewish high priest who tore his robes.13 When Jesus was arrested, all the disciples. (Hint: rhymes with "bread.")14 When you give alms, do not let your left hand knowwhat your hand is doing.15 Man does not live by alone.17 The Roman soldiers used these to scourge Jesus.20 A band of soldiers and their captain and the officersof the seized Jesus and bound him.21 The Jewish leaders who tried Jesus.22 When Pilate asked the people what should be donewith Jesus, the people answered, "Let himbe ." 2016 Holy Heroes, LLCDOWN1 On the occasion of the Passover feast, Pilate usedto release one .2 To give up something you want to do for the good ofsomeone else.3 We should of our sins.5 tempted Jesus in the desert.8 Number of temptations Jesus endured in thedesert.9 While Jesus was in the desert, ministered toHim.10 The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The at thePillar11 Name of the Jewish prisoner that the Jewish peoplewanted released.13 Number of days Jesus was in the desert.16 The Jewish Sanhedrin decided that Jesus deserved.18 Pilate learned that Jesus fell under the jurisdictionof .19 In Mass we pray, "Lord, have ."

Lenten JournalFRIDAYOne does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.(Matthew 4:4)DAY 3LEVEL 3Read Matthew 4:1-11, then fill in the blanks below to answer the questions from your reading.1. Jesus was led by into the desert to be tempted by .2. Jesus said to him, , Satan! It is written: Theshall you worship, and Him alone .3. Then left Him and, behold, came and ministered to Him.4. What was the first temptation which the devil said to Jesus?5. What was the second temptation?6. What was the third temptation?Go to www.LentenAdventure.comanswersto questionsthese questionstoday’sGo to LentenAdventure.com totogetgetthetheanswersto theseand today’sandCODELETTERCodeCLUE Letter clueto put in yourRoad toROADEastermap! map!to putLentenin your LENTENTO EASTERHow did you do today in your Lenten praying, fasting, and almsgiving? Write down what you didtoday:Here’s an idea: Angels came to help Jesus when He was in the desert. God has given you angels tohelp you and your family, too! This Lent, learn the Guardian Angel prayer and say it every morningto ask your Guardian Angel to help you throughout the day. You can learn it from our Glory Storiesvolume 8 CD, Best-Loved Catholic Prayers and Prayers of the Mass (which has a companion bookletwith dozens of prayers you should know by heart), or you can print it off from our website in thefree download of “Best-Loved Catholic Prayers”! 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageSATURDAYDAY 4LEVEL 1In Lent, we give alms to be “the hand of Jesus” here on earth. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Word SearchSATURDAYDAY 4LEVEL 2This is a bit tougher than before! We don’t give you the words to find, but only the clues to the wordsto find. Figure out what words the clues represent. Then find the words in the grid.Remember: Words can go horizontally, vertically and diagonally in all eight directions. Enjoy!1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.What we give to the poor (starts with “A” and is 4 letters)Ministered to Jesus in the desert (starts with “A” and is 5 letters)Where Jesus went for 40 days (starts with “D” and is 6 letters)Another word for Satan (starts with “D” and is 5 letters)Number of days Jesus was in the desert (starts with “F” and is 5 letters)Jesus came here after John was arrested (starts with “G” and is 7 letters)Repent and believe in the (starts with “G” and is 6 letters)Jesus told us not to be like them (starts with “H” and is 10 letters)Jesus said the of God is at hand(starts with “K” and is 7 letters)10. The liturgical season we are in now (starts with “L” and is 4 letters) 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC11. What we can’t eat on Fridays (starts with “M” and is 4 letters)12. In Mass we ask “Lord have ”(starts with “M” and is 5 letters)13. The “Our Father” is one of these (starts with “P” and is 6 letters)14. Tempted Jesus in the desert (starts with “S” and is 5 letters)15. The Holy drove Jesus into the desert(starts with “S” and is 6 letters)16. Jesus was among them for 40 days (two words)(starts with “W” and is 10 letters)

Lenten JournalSATURDAYLord, Holy Father, almighty and eternal God; You will that our self-denial should giveyou thanks, humble our sinful pride, contribute to the feeding of the poor, and so help usimitate you in your kindness. (From the Preface III of Lent in the Holy Mass)DAY 4LEVEL 3Read Mark 1:12-15, and then fill in the blanks and answer these questions:1. drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert fordays, tempted by .2. He (Jesus) was among , and the ministered to him.3. The of God is at hand. , and believe in the Gospel.4. Who is “John” who was arrested? (Hint: you may have to read from the beginning of the Gospelof Mark.)5. BONUS: Which mysteries of the rosary does John appear in? (Hint: there are two!)Go to www.LentenAdventure.comgetthetheanswersanswersto thesequestionsandCODEtoday’sGo to LentenAdventure.com to getto thesequestionsand today’sLETTERCodeCLUE Letter clueto put in yourLentenEastermap! map!to putin yourRoadLENTENtoROADTO EASTERDid you ask your Guardian Angel to help you in your Lenten praying and sacrifices today? Writedown what you did today:Here’s an idea: Part of your almsgiving can be to put money into the basket during Mass on Sunday.Or some parishes have candles that you can light and say a prayer for someone who needs help(usually, you put a little money into a bank by the candles when you do so). Or some parishes havea “Poor Box” that you can put some money into, then the parish will distribute the money to thepoor. These are all good ideas for your almsgiving during Lent. Don’t forget to bring some moneyto Mass tomorrow! 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Mass Quiz1st SUNDAY OF LENTSUNDAYLEVEL 2Today is the First Sunday in Lent. Pay close attention during Mass, then answer these questions:1. What color vestment was the priest wearing this Sunday?2. Which book of the Bible was the First Reading from?a. Deuteronomyb. Exodusc. Genesis3. Which person is talked about in the First Reading?a. Mosesb. Judasc. Eved. Noah4. Which book of the Bible was the Second Reading from?a. Romansb. Philippiansc. 1st Peter5. What did your parish say or sing instead of “Alleluia” before the Gospel?6. Which book of the Bible was the Gospel Reading from?a. Markb. Matthewc. John7. Where was Jesus in this Gospel?a. The desertb. Jerusalemd. Lukec. Bethlehem8. Who did the Gospel reading say made Jesus go to there (listen carefully!)?a. His mother Mary b. The Holy Spiritc. St. JosephGo to LentenAdventure.com to get the answers to these questions and today’sCODE LETTER CLUE to put in your LENTEN ROAD TO EASTER map!9. How long was Jesus there?10. Who tempted Jesus in the Gospel?a. The wild animalsb. The devil or Satan 2016 Holy Heroes, LLCc. John the Baptist

Coloring Page1st SUNDAY OF LENTSUNDAYLEVEL 1And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spiritfor forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. (Luke 4:1) 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten MazeMONDAYDAY 5LEVEL 2The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothedto a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.But in what territory will Gabriel find Nazareth?Solve the maze to find out!Copyright 2015 JGB Service, http://www.mazegenerator.net/START HEREJudah 2016 Holy Heroes, LLCGalileeSamaria

DAY 5Holy Heroes Lenten AdventureLEVEL 3Crossword PuzzleMONDAY1234567A N N U N C I A T I O N8910121113G14AB1617151819R20IEL2123222425We only did TWO wordsfor you this time! 2012 by Holy Heroes LLC www.HolyHeroes.comACROSSDOWN1 Who is the "Word made flesh"?5 What is the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary?8 The Angelus is about the (number)Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.10 Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the of theJews?"11 Name of the prayer we pray within the Angelus.12 Name of the prayer that Catholics used to praythree times a day.14 How many months is it from the Annunciationuntil Christmas?16 The Third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary: Thewith thorns.20 Behold, the of the Lord.22 A crown of was pressed onto Jesus'head.24 What we do during the Angelus.25 Name of the season when all Catholics shoulddo penance.2 The Second Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary:The at the Pillar.3 The mother of God.4 How many days long is Lent?6 We begin our prayers with the Sign of the .7 He washed his hands and said, "I am innocentof this man's blood."9 Man released from prison instead of Jesus.13 What was the name of the angel that appearedto Mary?15 The First Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary: TheAgony in the .17 These soldiers mocked and beat Jesus andcrowned Him with a crown of thorns.18 And the was made flesh.19 In the Bible, ashes are a symbol of .21 We make the Sign of the Cross with ourhand.23 The soldiers put a in Jesus' hand. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten JournalMONDAYOur soul waits for the Lord, Who is our help and our shield. May Your kindness,O Lord, be upon us, who have put our hope in You. (Psalm 33)DAY 5LEVEL 3Read Genesis 12:1-4, and then answer these questions.1. Who is speaking to whom in this reading?2. Who were the descendents of Abram? (Hint: Jesus was one of them.)3. I will those who bless you and those who you.4. All shall find blessing in you.Go to www.LentenAdventure.com to get the answers to these questions and today’s Code Letter clueto put in your Lenten Road to Easter map!God gives Histhrough people,your familyfriends.ThinkCODEof theblessingsGo toblessingsLentenAdventure.comto get likethe answersto theseandquestionsand today’sLETTERclue youto putin yourLENTENandROADto EASTERhave receivedfromothers,writesomemap!of them here:This Lent, think of ways you can be a blessing to other people. Write down ways you will try to be ablessing to your family:Write down ways you will try to be a blessing to your friends:Here’s an idea: Ask your Mom or Dad to bless you every night when you go to bed.They can say a blessing or just trace the Sign of the Cross on your forehead—just like they did whenyou were baptized! 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageTUESDAYDAY 6LEVEL 1Jesus is watching over you and all His creatures all the time. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Word SearchTUESDAYDAY 6LEVEL 2This one is just a plain word search. Find all the words listed at the bottom—they all have to do with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Have fun!Remember: the words you find can go horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in all eight directions.AngelusHandmaidAnnunciationHoly SpiritBlessedMother of GodGabrielNazarethGalileeRosaryGraceWordHail Mary 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten JournalTUESDAY and in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing—all this because you obeyed My command. (Genesis 22:18)DAY 6LEVEL 3Read Genesis 22:1-18. Then, answer these questions.1. Take your son , your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah.2. “Abraham saw a caught by its horns in the thicket. So Abraham went and tookthe ram and offered it up as a burnt offering in place of .”3. “I swear by My Very Self that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your, I will bless you and make your descendants as countless as the of thesky and the of the seashore ”4. Who do you think the Lord’s messenger was that called to Abraham to tell him not to sacrificeIsaac?Go to www.LentenAdventure.comanswersto questionsthese questionstoday’sGo to LentenAdventure.com totogetgetthetheanswersto theseand today’sandCODELETTERCodeclue Letter clueto put in yourRoad toROADEastermap! map!to putLentenin your LENTENto EASTERAbraham was so obedient to God, that he would have sacrificed his own son because God asked himto. This Lent try to be extra obedient to God – and to those whom God has placed in authority overyou, like your teachers and parents. How were you obedient today?God is watching over you all the time—just like He was watching over Abraham to preventhim from sacrificing his son in the end. You can always trust God to take care of you, even if itsometimes seems like He is not. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageWEDNESDAYDAY 7LEVEL 2The priest wears different colored vestments in Mass depending on the liturgical season and feast he is celebrating.Each of the priests below is vested for Mass. COLOR in the proper liturgical color for him to wear for each MASS.Seasons of Advent and LentFeasts of the Lord’s Passion, Blood,and Cross, plus feasts of saint martyrsOrdinary TimeChristmas and Easter seasons,plus feasts of Mary, the angels,and saints who were not martyrsAll Souls’ Day and optional for Massesfor the DeadGaudete Sunday (during Advent)and Laetare Sunday (during Lent) 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

DAY 7Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure LEVEL 3Crossword 2425 2012 by Holy Heroes LLCwww.HolyHeroes.comACROSSDOWN3 On days of "greater solemnity," priests may wearvestments of materials.8 were crucified on either side ofJesus.9 Color that may be worn for funeral Masses.12 Mary was present at Jesus'crucifixion along with Mary the Mother of God.15 This apostle did not run away like the otherapostles when Jesus was being crucified.16 Jesus called the women following Him toCalvary " of Jerusalem." (Hint: Luke23:28)20 This prayer is about the Annunciation.22 Name of the place where Jesus was crucified.23 The color that the priest wears on twosolemnities in Lent this year.24 The color that the priest wears during most ofLent (also called purple).25 The priest wears violet in Lent because it is atime of .1 One of the prayers that we do not say duringLent, except for solemnities.2 Jesus was crucified outside the walls of this city.4 The color that the priest wears on the FourthSunday in Lent.5 The priest wears red vestments on this day inLent (two words).6 Simon of Cyrene had sons named andRufus.7 The Apostles of Jesus were called, "The ."10 The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery is called theof the Cross.11 Following Jesus, as He carried His cross, werewomen.13 The prayer that we never say during Lent.14 The Sunday in Lent is calledLaetare Sunday.17 Color worn by priests during Ordinary Time.18 Golgotha means, "Place of the ." (Hint:John 19:18)19 How many days long is Lent?21 The man who helped Jesus carry His cross. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC19

Cryptogram Lenten JournalDAY 7WEDNESDAYLEVEL 3Today you need to “crack the cryptogram code” below.How does a cryptogram work? Each letter in the alphabet is replaced by another letter. Once youfigure out which letter has replaced which other letter, you will find the code is easily broken.To help you on this one, here are two clues:1. The quotation is from the book of John in the Bible. In fact, it is a famous one from chapter 3!2. The letter “Y” in the cryptogram code replaces the letter “O” in the solution. So, we filled in allthe “o’s” for you. The rest is up to you. Have fun!OJ YNFPOW Y UWLAPOCYFSCO OP APNOYDP G F YRSWFZODYZPZPNDLHOHYAPUOYDHOZFPO LAP.H S J P.Go to LentenAdventure.comtoto getto thesequestionsand today’sLETTERclue Letter clueGo to www.LentenAdventure.comgetthetheanswersanswersto thesequestionsandCODEtoday’sCodeto putin yourRoadLENTENto EASTERto put in yourLentento ROADEastermap! map!How did you do today in your Lenten praying, fasting, and almsgiving? Write down what you did today: 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageTHURSDAYDAY 8LEVEL 1Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and led themup a high mountain apart by themselves. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Word Letter JumbleTHURSDAYDAY 8LEVEL 3The letters below are jumbled—unscramble them to make words.Then, put the words into the spaces below to reveal the message! Careful: the words are jumbled, too!Scrambled OSHIWTOWMHLEWLNow, put the words into the proper spaces to reveal the message:is,I am;.Need a hint? Look in the Bible at Matthew 17:5 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten JournalTHURSDAYDAY 8LEVEL 3If God is for us, who can be against us? He Who did not spare His Own Son but handedHim over for us all, how will He not also give us everything else along with Him? (Romans 8:31-32)Read Matthew 17:1-9, and then answer these questions.1. took Peter, James, and his brother, and led them up a highby themselves.2. And He was before them; His shone likethe sun and His became .3. And behold, and appeared to them, conversing with Him [Jesus].4. What made the three apostles very much afraid?5. What happened to make them no longer afraid?6. Who is the voice from the Cloud? (HINT: He is the First Person of the Blessed Trinity.)Go to www.LentenAdventure.comanswersto questionsthese questionsGo to LentenAdventure.com totogetgetthetheanswersto theseand today’sandCODEtoday’sLETTERCodeclue Letter clueto put in yourRoad toROADEastermap! map!to putLentenin your LENTENto EASTERHow did you do today in your Lenten praying, fasting, and almsgiving? Write down what you didtoday: 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageFRIDAYDAY 9LEVEL 1And, behold, two men talked with Him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory andspoke of His exodus, which He was to accomplish at Jerusalem. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

DAY9FRIDAYCrosswordPuzzleHoly Heroes Lenten Adventure12TRLEVEL 3345AN6S7F8I10911GU12RA13S T A B A T M A T E R141516TI181719O2021N22 2012 by Holy Heroes LLCwww.HolyHeroes.comACROSS2 From the Cross, Jesus said, "Father, them."(Luke 23:34)4 We say this prayer in Mass and at each Station ofthe Cross (two words).5 The Sanhedrin asked Jesus if He was the .(Luke 22:67)6 The in the Temple of Jerusalem was torndown the middle when Jesus died.7 On Fridays during Lent we abstain from .10 At the beginning of each Station of the Cross, we dothis.11 The inscription put on the cross over Jesus' headsaid, "Jesus the Nazorean, the of theJews."12 A verse from this song is often sung at each Stationof the Cross (two words).15 The apostle who stayed at the foot of the cross withMary, the Mother of Jesus.19 Prayer we do not say during Lent.20 Pilate said he found Jesus " ". (two words).(Luke 23:4)21 Place where the Stations of the Cross were started.22 The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery is called "The." 2016 Holy Heroes, LLCDOWN12346891314161718The Fourth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary.The day of the week on which Jesus died.Spoke with Jesus during His Transfiguration.Jesus was always to God the Father.The color the priest wears to symbolize penanceduring Lent.The number of Sorrowful Mysteries.No one has greater love than this, to lay down one'slife for one's . (John 15:13)Number of stations in the Stations of the Cross.He had an inscription written and put on the Cross.She is our mother in heaven.Jesus died for our .The part of the human being that never dies. (Hint:it's not the body!)I filled in TWOLONG WORDSfor you!

Lenten JournalFRIDAY“This is My Beloved Son. Listen to Him.” (Mark 9:7)DAY 9LEVEL 3Read Mark 9:2-10, and then answer these questions.1. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “. Let us make tents: one for you, one forMoses, and one for .”2. Then a came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “Thisis My beloved Son. to Him.”3. As they were coming down from the , He charged them not to relate what they hadseen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the .4. Who is the “Son of Man” who will rise from the dead?5. Did the three apostles understand what Jesus meant about rising from the dead?6. BONUS: What mystery of the rosary does this reading describe (which number in which set ofmysteries)? What is the name of the mystery?Go to www.LentenAdventure.comgetthetheanswersanswersto thesequestionsandCODEtoday’sCodeGo to LentenAdventure.comtoto getto thesequestionsand today’sLETTERclue Letter clueto put in yourLentento ROADEasterto putin yourRoadLENTENto map!EASTER map!God the Father tells us to listen to Jesus, His Son. Make a special effort to listen to Jesus this Lent,by obeying His commandments and also by performing acts of sacrifice. Ask Jesus when you pray:“What do You want me to do?” And during the day, ask Him what He wants you to do. How haveyou been doing this Lent with your sacrifices? 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Coloring PageDAY 10Y se transfiguró delante de ellos: su rostro se puso brillante como el sol y sus vestidos se volvieron blancos como la luz. (Mateo 17,2)SATURDAYLEVEL 1And as Jesus was praying, He was transfigured before them, and His face shonelike the sun, and His garments became white as light. 2016 Holy Heroes, LLCHe was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. (Matthew 17:2)

Word SearchSATURDAYDAY 10LEVEL 2Find the words in the grid. Remember: words you find can go horizontally,vertically, and diagonally in all eight directions.ApostlesMountainBeloved SonMysteriesDaily ohn Paul IIWhiteLentZebedeeMoses 2016 Holy Heroes, LLC

Lenten JournalThe purpose of Jesus’ life was to save us from oursins. He did this by dying for us on the Cross. Byobeying the Father even when it was very, veryhard, He showed us how to obey. By giving allHe had for others, He showed us how to love. Byrising from the dead, He showed us that heavenreally

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