These two sessions assist youth in understanding the observances and significance of Lent--the season of preparation for Easter. This unit answers the following questions senior highs ask: What is Lent? What is the significance of the forty days of Lent? How do United Methodists celebrate Lent? How can Lent be meaningful? Why do we “give something up” for Lent? What is Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday? What does Holy Week have to do with my life?