Church Traditions
This ritual on Holy Thursday reenacts the Lord washing His disciples’ feet.
What is the Washing of the Feet?
This day celebrates Jesus rising from the dead.
What is Easter Sunday?
The angel who announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
The giant defeated by David with a sling and stone.
Who is Goliath?
This 40-day period of fasting and preparation leads up to Easter.
What is Lent?
This day remembers Jesus’ death on the cross.
What is Good Friday?
The Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to be crucified.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
The number of books in the New Testament.
What is 27?
This is the special Mass celebrated on the Sunday after Holy Week.
What is the Easter Mass?
This day marks Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
What is Palm Sunday?
The disciple who doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw Him.
Who is Thomas?
The shortest verse in the Bible.
What is “Jesus wept”?
During this, the priest blesses fire and the Paschal candle on Holy Saturday.
What is the Easter Vigil?
This day of Holy Week is marked by silence and waiting before the Resurrection.
What is Holy Saturday?
Jesus’ final words in the Gospel of Luke before His death.
What is “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit?”
The river in which Naaman (a warrior who suffered from leprosy) was told to wash seven times to be healed.
What is the Jordan River?
This object is lit during the Easter Vigil and represents Christ as the Light of the World.
What is the Paschal Candle?
This day commemorates the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist.
What is Holy Thursday?
The action Jesus performed on the road to Emmaus that revealed His identity to the disciples.
What is the breaking of the bread?
The king who wrote many of the Proverbs and was known for his wisdom.
Who is Solomon?