the Passion of Christ
This apostle cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant during Jesus’ arrest
Who is Peter?
This common food symbolizes new life and the Resurrection.
What are Easter eggs?
This woman, present at the Crucifixion, is called “Mother of the Church.”
Who is the Virgin Mary?
These four books tell the story of Jesus’ life, death, and Resurrection.
What are the Gospels?
This sacrament commemorates Jesus’ Body and Blood from the Last Supper.
What is the Eucharist?
This detail unique to John’s Gospel describes what flowed from Jesus’ side when pierced.
What is blood and water?
This word returns to the Mass after being absent during Lent.
What is “Alleluia”?
This saint was the first to witness and announce the Resurrection.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This Old Testament figure’s near-sacrifice by his father prefigures Christ.
Who is Isaac?
This liturgical color, used at Easter, symbolizes joy and victory.
What is white (or gold)?
This charge was written above Jesus on the cross in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew.
What is “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” (INRI)?
This Mass on Holy Saturday includes the blessing of fire and baptism of new members.
What is the Easter Vigil?
This saint’s feast day falls during Holy Week some years and focuses on obedience and humility.
Who is St. Joseph?
This miracle, raising a man from the dead, foreshadowed the Resurrection.
What is the raising of Lazarus?
This liturgical book in the pew contains all the prayers for Mass, especially during Easter.
What is the Roman Missal?
This phrase spoken by Jesus on the cross is preserved in Matthew and Mark.
What is "my God my God why have you abandoned Me"
How long is Easter Celebrated for?
What is 8 days?
This early Christian writer described Christ as the “New Adam.”
Who is St. Paul?
This Old Testament event, freeing the Israelites from Egypt, prefigures Easter.
What is the Exodus?
This Latin phrase means “Lamb of God” and is sung during the Mass.
What is Agnus Dei?
Only this Gospel records Jesus entrusting His mother to the beloved disciple.
What is the Gospel of John?
These symbols placed on the Paschal candle represents the beginning and the end.
What is Alpha and Omega?
This saint is quoted to say "We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song"
Who is St. John Paull II
This term refers to interpreting Scripture in light of Christ’s fulfillment of the Old Testament.
What is Typology?
This term refers to the “real presence” of Christ in the Eucharist.
What is Transubstantiation?