Saturday/Sunday
Meaning of "Pascha"
Passover
On Sunday Jesus arrived in Jerusalem but at night he traveled to Bethany. On his travel back to Jerusalem He was hungry and saw a _____ tree and.....
a Fig tree and cursed it because it did not bear any fruit
What does "Thok Te Ti Gom," mean?
What is Thine is the Power
Judas betrays Jesus for how much money?
30 pieces of silver
What is the name of the Saturday before Easter?
Bright Saturday
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is also referred to as...
Lazarus Saturday
How can we interpret Jesus cursing the fig tree?
Many ways....1. represented God's judgment on the spiritually dead religious leaders of Israel. Others believe the symbolism extended to all believers, demonstrating that genuine faith is more than just outward religiosity. True, living faith must bear spiritual fruit in a person's life.
Who anointed Jesus feet?
Mary (sister of Lazarus and Martha)
What does Judas do to signal to the soldiers who Jesus is?
He kisses Him.
What do we commemorate during the Apocalypse?
Jesus opening the gates of Hades and restoring the dead to Paradise.
What is the service prayed after Liturgy on Palm Sunday and why?
General Funeral; Pray for those who pass away during Holy week as no funerals are performed during Pascha Week. The only death we focus on during this time is the death of our Lord and Savior and His Resurrection
Jesus made this observation and became enraged after he visited the Temple on Monday.
people selling and buying in the house of God
On Wednesday this action by one of the original disciples began a chain of reaction that led to the crucifixion of Jesus.
Judas beginning the negotiation with the Sanhedrin to betray Jesus.
What sacrament was instituted during Holy Thursday?
The Divine Liturgy
This is the man who bought the tomb for Jesus' body
Joseph of Arimathea
What city did Jesus enter riding on a donkey?
Jerusalem
What are ways to interpret Jesus cursing the fig tree?
Many ways....1. represented God's judgment on the spiritually dead religious leaders of Israel. Others believe the symbolism extended to all believers, demonstrating that genuine faith is more than just outward religiosity. True, living faith must bear spiritual fruit in a person's life.
We abstain from doing this starting Thursday and why?
What is greeting one another with a kiss because Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss
What special prayer do we do in remembrance of Jesus washing the disciples feet?
The Liturgy of the Blessing of the Water (Lakkan).
Christ dies at this hour.
the 9th hour
Fasting is important during Lent and Holy week because...
We are to abstain from worldly desires wants that take our minds off Jesus and His passion and resurrection
“My house will be called a house of ---- for all nations” Mark 11:17
prayer
Why do we perform all prayers and praises outside the altar?
We do not go near the sanctuary, for we remember how the door to the heavens was closed before the crucifixion.
Name at least 2 of the 7 phrases Christ says on the cross
- Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing
- Today you will be with me in paradise
- Behold your son, behold your mother
- My God, my God why have you forsaken me
- I thirst
- It is finished
- Father into your hands I commend my spirit
How many Liturgies are prayed between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday?
two, Holy Thursday and Apocalypse