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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The period of preparation for Easter, traditionally involving prayer, repentance and fasting, recalling Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness.
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Paper 1
Revise: Christmas and EasterPreparation takes place during Lent, which recalls Jesus’ forty days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness. Christians may pray, reflect on their sins and fast or give up something they enjoy. These practices help them turn towards God before celebrating Easter.
Paper 2
A season of preparation for Easter, traditionally observed through prayer, self-denial and helping others.
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Preparation is part of this pattern: Advent leads towards Christmas, while Lent leads towards Easter. Christians share the central beliefs celebrated at these festivals, but their dates, services and customs can differ.