Today in religion we looked again at the Liturgical calendar. We saw that on this day we move from Ordinary Time into Lent. This season begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter. We discussed purple as the color that marks this season and many students made the connection with the banners and priest’s vestments inside Church this morning. We also learned how the ashes we receive on our heads are reminders that we are to do penance. For some, these are acts of denial. For others, it is an opportunity to take something up. Many students suggested giving up sweets while others thought of ways to help those in need. We all agreed to pray daily and to ask God to forgive us for our sins.