People of the Easter story
This disciple denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Peter
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this kind of animal on Palm Sunday.
Donkey
Jesus was crucified on this day of Holy Week.
Good Friday.
Jesus rose from the dead on this day
Easter Sunday.
These branches are handed out in many churches on Palm Sunday.
Palm branches.
She was the first person to see the empty tomb on Easter morning.
Mary Magdalene
At the Last Supper, Jesus broke bread and shared a cup, beginning this Christian practice.
Communion or the Lord's Supper.
How many others died with Jesus on the cross?
2
The stone was rolled away from the tomb by this kind of being.
An angel.
This animal is often used as a symbol of Jesus because it represents innocence and sacrifice.
Lamb.
He was the Roman governor who agreed to have Jesus crucified.
Pontius Pilate.
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judas.
Jesus was crucified at this place.
Golgotha or the place of the skull.
Who saw Jesus first alive?
This color is often used in churches during Easter to symbolize joy and new life.
White.
This disciple doubted Jesus had risen until he saw Jesus for himself.
Thomas
The crowd shouted this word, meaning “Save us,” as Jesus entered Jerusalem.
Hosanna
Who carried Jesus' cross?
Simon of Cyrene
Jesus appeared to two followers on the road to this town, explaining the Scriptures to them.
Emmaus.
Many churches hold a quiet, reflective service on this evening before Easter morning
Easter vigil.
He helped take Jesus’ body down from the cross and placed it in his own tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea
This event happened in the temple right after Jesus died, symbolizing that people could now come directly to God.
The tearing of the temple curtain
The soldiers cast lots for this item of Jesus’ clothing.
His robe.
Jesus told the disciples to meet him in this region after he rose from the dead.
Galilee
This special candle, lit during the Easter Vigil, represents the light of Christ rising from the dead.
Paschal Candle.