Before Crucifixion
How much money did Judas betray Jesus for?
30 pieces of silver
Who pierced Jesus' side?
A Roman soldier
Who was the first disciple to get to the tomb?
John
What was placed on Jesus’ head by the soldiers?
A crown of thorns
On which day of Holy week do we remember the crucixion of Christ?
Good Friday
What did Jesus wash for His disciples at the Last Supper?
Their feet
How many hours was Jesus on the cross?
6 hours (9 am-3 pm)
Who was the first person to see Jesus after the resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death?
Pontius Pilate
What special song of joy is sung again during Easter Vigil after Lent is over?
The Alleluia
Where was Jesus arrested?
The Garden of Gethsemane
Who was the man forced to carry Jesus' cross?
Simon of Cyrene
After Jesus died, who did He send to help His followers?
The Holy Spirit
What was the sign of Judas’ betrayal?
A kiss on the cheek
Why is the Sunday before Easter called Palm Sunday?
To mark Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. The palm branches used in celebration signified victory, peace, and triumph.
Which of the seven sacraments was introduced by Jesus at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday?
The Eucharist
When Jesus was thirsty on the cross, what did the soldiers give Him to drink?
Sour wine
Which gospels talk about the resurrection of Jesus?
Luke, John, Matthew, Mark
Which disciple struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear?
Peter
What were Jesus’ final words before he died on the cross?
"It is finished!” John 19:30
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit,” Luke 23:46
How many times did Peter deny Jesus? And when?
Three times
1: he denied knowing Jesus when a servant girl recognized him
2: he denied again when he was accused with others in the courtyard
3: he denied the third time when others pointed out his Galilean accent
Rooster crowed, Jesus’ prediction was right, Peter went outside to weep
What happened in the Jerusalem Temple when Jesus died?
The veil in the temple ripped in two from top to bottom
What was the phrase the angel said to the women at the tomb?
“He is not here; He has risen!”
What inscription did Pontius Pilate write on Jesus’ cross?
“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”