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She discovered that the rock had been rolled away from Jesus' burial place
Mary Magdalene
The soldiers were told to say this regarding the missing body of Jesus
His disciples stole the body at night
Why do we use eggs as a symbol for Easter season?
The egg represents “new life,” or the resurrection of Christ.
When did Jesus rise from the dead?
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
Is the word "Easter" in the Bible?
No
The disciple who wanted to see the imprint of the nails before he would believe
St. Thomas
The # of days Jesus remained after his resurrection before he ascended into heaven
40 Days
What flower is associated with Easter?
The lilies.
Mentioned many times in the Bible, the white lily symbolizes purity, rebirth, new beginnings and hope and is most often associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ as observed on Easter.
In what road did Jesus talk to 2 disciples about the Scriptures?
In the road to Emaus
How many chocolate bunnies are sold in the US each year?
About 91 Million Chocolate bunnies
After the apostles were told that Jesus was not in the tomb, two of them went running to see it. Who were these apostles?
Peter and John
The # of Days Easter season last
50 days
What color were the first Easter eggs dyed with and why?
The first Easter eggs were dyed red to remember Jesus on the cross.
Can you quote 4 of the 7 statements recorded in the Bible that Christ said from the cross?
“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
“Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
“…he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!” (John 19:26, 27)
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34)
“I thirst.” (John 19:28)
“It is finished:” (John 19:30)
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:” (Luke 23:46)
How many times did Jesus appear to the disciples after the Resurrection, that are recorded in the Bible?
10 times are recorded in the Bible but we don't know how many more.
When Jesus meets his apostles, He greats them saying "Shalom". What does it mean?
"Peace be with you"
Before His ascension Jesus commanded His disciples to do this
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19
How is the date of Easter calculated?
By the moon.
First Sunday following the full moon after the Vernal Equinox - The Vernal Equinox takes place on March 21st.
When Jesus saw the disciples after His resurrection, what did He ask them to bring at the Sea of Tiberias?
fish
John 21:1-10 "...When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus told them, Bring some of the fish you have just caught."
Did Jesus visit his Mother first on Easter morning?
We don't know, but JPII says probably yes.
Thanks to the Resurrection we can say that now we are not only creatures but ..... of God.
Children of God!
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)
What is the meaning of the word Alleluia!
Hebrew liturgical expression, usually rendered in English as “praise the Lord."
In what Gospel can we read about the apparition of Jesus before the Ascension?
Luke 24:50-53
How much money do Americans spend in candy during Easter?
Americans spend $1.9 billion on Easter candy.