Spring Break
About how many Americans travel over spring break?
A) 100 million
B) 50 million
C) 180 million
B) 50 million
List four of the most popular Easter candies.
Chocolate Easter bunnies, Peeps, Jellybeans, Cadbury Creme Eggs, Reese Peanut Butter Eggs, Gummy Candies, Chocolate Eggs
Who's feast day is celebrated on March 17th?
Hint: Think Irish
St. Patrick
How did Jesus arrive in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
On a donkey
What did Jesus leave in His tomb when He rose from the dead?
Folded linen cloths
What state gets the most visitors during spring break?
Florida
About what percentage of candy purchased during Easter is chocolate?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 80%
B) 70%
Who's feast day is celebrated March 19th?
Hint: He was the spouse of Mary
St. Joseph
What gift did Jesus give us at the Last Supper?
The Eucharist: Jesus' Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity for us to receive!!
St Carlo said: The more Eucharist we receive, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven.
and: If we get in front of the sun, we get sun tans...but when we get in front of Jesus in the Eucharist, we become saints.
When the women went to go anoint Jesus' body, who appeared to them and told them not to be afraid?
An angel
What is the average price for an airline ticket during spring break this year?
A) $140
B) $280
C) $400
B) $280
What was the total Easter related spending last year?
A) 82 million
B) 11 billion
C) 24 billion
C) 24 billion
What feast day is celebrated on March 25th?
Hint: It is the first mystery of the Joyful mysteries of the rosary
The Feast of the Annunciation
What happened when a soldier pierced the body of Jesus after his death?
Blood and water came out from Jesus’ side
Jesus told St. Faustina: When you say this prayer, with a contrite heart and with faith on behalf of some sinner, I will give him the grace of conversion. This is the prayer:
“O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.”
How many days after His resurrection did Jesus ascend into heaven?
40 days
Spring break vacation averages per person are:
A) $1,200
B) $2,300
C) $900
Hint: Includes travel, food, rentals, activities, etc.
A) $1,200
Where did Easter Egg hunts originate?
Germany
Who's feast day is celebrated on March 7th?
Hint: Two women were martyred together in Africa a long time ago
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
How many hours did Jesus suffer for us out of love on the cross?
6 hours
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
How many visitors did Disney World get last year?
A) 7 million
B) 3 million
C) 13 million
A) 7 million
Who brought the Easter bunny tradition to America?
German immigrants
Who's feast day is celebrated on March 3rd?
Hint: She is the second American-born saint to be canonized and formed the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
St. Katherine of Drexel
Say at least one of Jesus' seven last words on the cross
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)
“Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
“Woman, behold your son. Behold your mother.” (John 19:26-27)
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34)
“I thirst.” (John 19:28)
“It is finished.” (John 19:30)
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46)
What did Jesus say to His disciples when He appeared to them after He rose from the dead?
Peace be with you