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In Easter we celebrate His resurrection
Jesus Christ
What is the 40-day period running up to Easter called?
Lent
This place was known as the “place of the skull”, where Jesus was crucified.
Hint: John 19:17
Golgotha
This baked product is popular
bun
Which animal brings Easter eggs?
Bunny
Who doubted Jesus's resurrection?
Thomas
Lent begins on ______ Wednesday?
Ash
What happened at the Last Supper
Jesus broke the bread
Judas betrayed Jesus
Jesus washed the feet of his friends
This fish is popular at Easter time.
Sprat
What was Jesus's crown made of?
Thorns
Who acknowledged the innocence of Jesus but allowed him to be crucified anyway?
Pontius Pilate
When did Jesus share the Last Supper with his Disciples?
Holy Thursday
The place wasn’t left open so that someone could get out; it was left open so that eyewitnesses could get in and see that it was empty.
Hint: John 20:6
The empty tomb
This brand of cheese is a staple of Easter
Tastee cheese
The egg and the rabbit symbolize
Rebirth
Which disciple denied Jesus three times on the night of the arrest?
Peter
Easter begins on a Sunday which celebrates the day when Jesus came to Jerusalem. This day is called
Palm Sunday
Where did Jesus go to pray after the Last Supper?
The Garden of Gethsemane
Many churches have this event at Easter
Crusade
On Good Friday people eat this food
Fish
When Mary discovered the empty tomb, who did she run to tell?
Peter and John
On the Friday before Easter, Christians remember the day when Jesus died on the cross. This day is called Holy Friday or
Good Friday
Where did the soldiers arrest Jesus?
The garden of gethsemane
Jelly beans are a favourite Easter candy in the USA.
True or False
True