General Holy Week
How many days is Holy Week?
7 days
Why: It goes from Palm Sunday through Bright Saturday, covering Christ’s final week.
What did people wave when Jesus entered Jerusalem?
Palm branches
Why: Palms were a sign of victory and honor for a king.
What happened on Good Friday?
Answer: Jesus was crucified
Why: This is the day Christ died for our sins.
Where was Christ physically on Bright Saturday?
Answer: In the tomb
Why: His body was in the tomb, showing He truly died as a human.
What sacrament did Christ establish on this day?
Answer: The Eucharist
Why: At the Last Supper, Christ gave His Body and Blood for the first time.
What does “Pascha” mean?
Passover
Why: The word comes from Hebrew and reminds us that Jesus is our Passover Lamb who saves us.
Which Gospel mentions children praising Jesus in the temple?
The Gospel of Matthew
At what hour was Christ crucified?
3rd Hour
Who did Christ free from Hades?
Answer: The righteous (like Adam, Abraham, etc.)
Why: They were waiting for salvation, and Christ opened the gates of heaven for them.
Why is it called “Covenant” Thursday?
Answer: Because God made a new covenant with us
Why: Through His Body and Blood, Christ created a new relationship between God and humanity.
How many Lashes did Christ receive?
39
What did the crowd shout on Palm Sunday?
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Answer: Hosanna
Why: It means “Save us now,” showing they believed Jesus was the Savior
At what hour did darkness fall?
Answer: 6th Hour
Why: Darkness covered the earth as creation mourned Christ’s suffering.
Why do we have 1/2 joyful hymns on Bright Saturday night?
We are celebarting our salvation by Christ's death, knowing he is going to rise.
Why did Jesus wash the disciples’ feet?
Answer: To teach humility and service
Why: Even as Lord, He showed that true greatness is serving others.
What is the purpose of Holy Week?
To remember Christ’s suffering and prepare for the Resurrection
Why: It helps us understand what Jesus did for our salvation.
What service is prayed Sunday evening?
Answer: General Funeral
Why: It prepares the church for Holy Week and reminds us of repentance.
What was placed on Jesus’ head?
Answer: Crown of thorns
Why: Soldiers mocked Him as “King,” but it also showed His suffering.
Why do we call it “Bright” Saturday even though Christ is in the tomb?
Answer: Because Christ defeated Hades
Why: It’s called “bright” because victory over death has already begun, even before the Resurrection is announced.
Why do we take communion on Covenant Thursday specifically?
Answer: Because it was the first Eucharist
Why: The Church follows Christ’s example from the Last Supper exactly.
What did the centurion say after seeing Christ die?
“Truly this was the Son of God!”
What prophecy was fulfilled on Palm Sunday?
Zechariah’s prophecy
Why: It said the King would come riding on a donkey.
What happened to the temple veil?
Answer: It was torn in two
Why: This showed that the way to God is now open through Christ.
Name 5 out of the 12 tribes?
Judah, Reuben, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zabulun, Joseph, and Benjamin)
Who betrayed Jesus and for How much?
Judas for 30 pieces of silver