Holy Week
What holiday is being celebrated when Jesus makes his return to Jerusalem?
Passover
What was the first miracle Jesus performed?
Wedding of Cana - Water to wine
What natural event occurred at the moment of Jesus’ death?
An earthquake.
Who provided the tomb for Jesus's burial?
Joseph of Arimathea
What does Mardi Gras stand for?
Fat Tuesday
When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?
Three hours
Whose daughter did Jesus bring back to life?
Jairus'
What is the Easter Triduum?
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil
What did Mary Magdalene see when she looked into the tomb?
Angels
What 3 practices do Catholics focus on during lent?
Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting
Holy Thursday is also called...
Maundy Thursday
Who's mother-in-law did Jesus heal when she had a fever?
Simon Peter
Jesus first appeared to whom after His resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
What does the rolling of Easter eggs symbolize?
It represents the rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb.
What does the term “Paschal Mystery” refer to?
Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus
Why is Holy Wednesday often referred to as Spy Wednesday?
It is on this day that Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ. This betrayal led to his arrest and crucifixion.
Jesus healed two blind men. The two men had been following Jesus, and called out loudly to Him for help. How did they refer to Jesus in their appeal?
Son of David!
How much did one of the disciples sell Jesus out for?
30 pieces of silver
What do people in Greece crack on Easter Sunday?
They crack red-dyed eggs to symbolize Jesus’ blood and resurrection.
Pretzels were a common food eaten during Lent. What does the shape in the middle portion of the pretzel represent?
Arms crossed in prayer.
Recite 2/7 of Jesus' last words on the cross
“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
“Truly I say to 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 hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 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)
Jesus came upon a man who had been blind from birth. Jesus made some mud out of saliva and clay, and placed it on the blind man's eyes. He then instructed the man to go wash in a certain pool. What was the pool's name?
Pool of Siloam
What does the term ‘Pascha’ refer to?
‘Pascha’ is another name for Easter, derived from the Hebrew word for Passover.
Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
Mount Of Olives/Mount Olivet
Name 2 other names for Holy Saturday
Grand Saturday, Great Saturday, The Angelic night, Second sabbath, Sabbatum Sanctum