Name That Tune
Charles Wesley wrote this familiar Easter hymn in 1739.
What is "Jesus Christ is Risen Today?"
He said "We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song!"
Who is St. John Paul II?
This is the most popular Easter candy sold in the United States.
What are Reese's Peanut Butter Bunnies?
This is the official process in the Catholic Church for adults and children over seven to explore the Catholic faith, undergo conversion, and receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.
What is the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults? (OCIA)
This is the primary liturgical color for the Easter season in the Catholic Church to symbolize joy, purity, triumph, and the Resurrection.
He co-wrote and sang this contemporary Easter song, which was inspired by a 3rd-century Easter sermon by St. John Chrysostom, containing the words "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling over death by death, and redeeming us from the grave".
Who is Matt Maher?
We celebrate this Saint's Feast Day next week on April 16th. She was blessed to see the Mother of God 18 times in a grotto near her village.
Who is St. Bernadette?
What are bread and fish?
These are the 6 Holy Days recognized by the Catholic Church. These days are beautiful reminders of important ways God has shown His love for us.
What are 1. January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God 2. (Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter) the Solemnity of the Ascension 3. August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4. November 1, All Saints Day 5. December 8, Immaculate Conception 6. December 25 Christmas
In John's gospel, this is who Mary Magdalene ran to to share the news of the empty tomb.
Who is Simon Peter and John?
He was a popular 20th-century American singer and actor, known for his relaxed "crooning" style of singing. This song, Easter Parade, was written by Irving Berlin and first appeared in the 1942 film, Holiday Inn.
Who is Bing Crosby?
Born in 1347, this Saint said, "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." We celebrate her memorial on April 29.
Who is Saint Catherine of Siena?
Is Western Christianity, these were forbidden food during the 40 days of lent, and then decorated and eaten on Easter Sunday to celebrate the end of fasting.
What are eggs?
This is the number of people from our archdiocese that joined the church at the Easter vigil, as announced by Archbishop in his monthly video this week.
What is over 1700?
This is what Jesus said to his disciples on the evening of his resurrection. (John records these words from Jesus 4 different times in his gospel.)
What is peace be with you?
These are the familiar words from Psalm 118 which help us proclaim Jesus' victory over death. (We sing this responsorial Psalm every Easter Sunday!)
What is "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad."
This disciple's feast day is celebrated on April 25th. He was a traveling companion of Saints Paul and Barnabas, and if considered the founder of the church in Egypt.
Who is St. Mark?
This spice-heavy baked good is associated with Good Friday. It symbolizes the end of the Lenten fast and the crucifixion of Jesus.
What are Hot Cross Buns?
These are the 2 sacraments that Jesus instituted at the Last Supper.
What is the sacrament of Holy Orders and the sacrament of the Eucharist?
The Roman Missal provides this many Old Testament readings at the Easter Vigil, tracing salvation history from Creation to the Exodus.
What is 7?
This is the time during Easter Sunday mass when we sing the Easter Sequence (Victimae paschali laudes). It is a theological hymn that highlights the Resurrection and the victory of life over death.
What is sung after the Second Reading (Epistle) and before the Alleluia?
This Saint, Bishop and Doctor of the Church encouraged us to joyfully chant the Alleluia and sing hymns of praise in honor of the resurrected Lord because Easter is a 50 day preview of heaven. He also said, "When we do this, our life will become a rehearsal for heaven."
Who is St. Augustine of Hippo?
In Luke's gospel, Jesus ate this to prove he was not a ghost but was physically resurrected.
What is broiled fish?
These are 4 of the 5 precepts or mandatory minimum requirements of the Catholic Church that ensure necessary growth in prayer, moral life, and love for God and neighbor.
What is 1.Receive Holy Communion during the Easter Season 2. Attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation 3.Receive sacrament of reconciliation at least once a year. 4.Observe days of fasting and abstinence 5. Provide for the needs of the church.
These are 6 of the at least 12 appearances of Jesus to his disciples and followers over a 40-day period following his resurrection.
1. Mary Magdalene 2. Other Women 3. Peter 4. Two Disciples on the Emmaus Road 5. 10 Disciples without Thomas 6. 11 Disciples w/ Thomas 7. 7 Disciples at Sea of Tiberius 8. 11 Disciples on mountain in Galilee 9. Over 500 Brethren 10. James 11. At the Ascension 12. The Apostles before Ascension