Palm Sunday/Monday
Where was Jesus headed when he was praised?
Jerusalem
What did Mary anoint Jesus's feet with?
Her most expensive perfume
What did the Romans offer Judas to hand over Jesus?
30 Silver Coins
What's the most important event that happened on this day?
The Crucifixion.
Why is Sunday an important day?
It was when Jesus resurrected himself.
What fruitless plant did Jesus curse?
A fig tree
Whose house did Jesus enter to dine at on Wednesday?
The house of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary
What church tradition did the Last Supper set?
The Holy Communion
What was the name of the prisoner the people freed instead of Jesus?
Barnabas.
What kinds of hymns do we sing on Bright Saturday?
Joyful and happy hymns.
What event happened after the curse?
Jesus cast out the moneymakers from the temple,
What is the story of the Ten Virgins (not what it represents)?
There was a wedding, 5 had oil for their lamps, 5 didn't. Those who had oil were allowed to enter wedding.
Name a major event that happened on Thursday
- The Prayer at the Garden of Gesthemane
- Judas' betrayal
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha, just outside Jerusalem
What's special about the fire that's lit where Jesus was buried?
It will not burn you.
What type of service does the church host and why?
A funeral service for all the departed, because Lent is supposed to only focus on Christ
What is the main idea or some of the symbols in the parable of the Ten Virgins?
The Bridegroom is Jesus and we are the bride. We should always be prepared for the Second Coming, because we don't know when it will happen.
How did Judas feel after betraying Jesus?
He was ashamed of himself and felt guilty.
Why did the Romans nail Jesus to Cross instead of just tying him?
They wanted him to suffer more than any other prisoner. (There could be other answers)
What do we say in Coptic that mean "Christ is risen" and "Truly he is risen"?
"Christos Anesti" and "Alithos Anesti"
1) The people of Israel and how they became corrupt
2) The forbidden tree Adam and Eve ate from
What does the church stop doing on Wednesday night and why?
Stop greetings and kisses because Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss.
Why was betrayal with a kiss important? (Why didn't Judas just point at Jesus?)
A kiss was something that close friends did to greet each other. It would've hurt Jesus more if his close friend kissed him in order to give him away.
Why did God have to die on the Cross as a human and not just get off?
It was humans who took the original sin, and it had to be someone who was both human and God in order to absolve humanity of their sins.
What is the importance of the Resurrection for all of humanity?
Paradise was opened and humanity had a chance to enter Heaven. Jesus conquered spiritual death and proved that everyone else can too.