The Resurrection
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
True or False?
True
Jesus rose from the dead on the ______ day.
Third
Two people with the same name, one an Apostle, the other one of the 1st seven Deacons.
Philip or Felipe.
WHAT 2 CANDIES ARE THE MOST POPULAR DURING EASTER?
A. CHOCOLATE AND JELLYBEANS
B. HARIBO AND LICORICE
C. TURRON AND SKITTLES
A. CHOCOLATE AND JELLYBEANS
What day of the week was Easter two years ago?
Sunday. Always on Sunday. Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday - the first day of the week.
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
A. To fulfill all of scripture.
B. To save mankind from their sins.
C. To bring us everlasting life.
D. All of the above.
All of the above.
What day of the week did Jesus die on the Cross?
Friday, as in Good Friday.
Considered a model prophet. Appeared with Moses at the Transfiguration.
Elijah
What does a Bunny have to do with Easter?
One explanation: Easter Bunny eggs represent Jesus' resurrection and his emergence from the tomb as they bring forth new life.
WHAT IS TRADITIONALLY EATEN ON EASTER?
A. TURKEY
B. LOBSTER
C. HAM
HAM
Who do Christians traditionally believe first encountered the resurrected Jesus Christ?
Mary Magdalene
A few days before the crucifixion, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a ________.
A Donkey, as prophesied in Zechariah 9:9.
A common contracted form of the name Mary Magdalene.
Madeleine or Madelina.
What baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England?
Hot cross buns.
What season is Easter in?
Spring
For Catholics, how Long is the Easter Season?
A. 1 day
B. 8 days
C. 50 days
50 days
What feast were Jews celebrating at the time Jesus died on the cross?
The Jewish Passover feast.
An Important saint of early Ireland, founder of the monastery of Ardmore. Starts with a D.
St. Declan
WHICH EASTER CANDY HAS BECOME THE MOST POPULAR?
A. Marshmallow Peep
B. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
C. Licorice
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
What flower is considered a primary Easter symbol?
A Lily.
The end of the Easter season is the feast of ___________.
Pentecost
What were the requirements for a Jewish Passover Sacrifice?
An unblemished perfect lamb, one year old male.
Louis
Is more candy sold for Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Halloween?
Halloween
What are the 40 days before Easter called?
Lent. It is a period for reflection, self-denial, and spiritual preparation for Easter Sunday.