Transfiguration Narrative
What disciples did Jesus take with him during the transfiguration?
James, John, and Peter
Who is Peter?
He was one of the twelve apostles and became the first pope. He was the one that denied Jesus three times. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Before the resurrection of Jesus who went to Pontius Pilate to ask him for the body of Jesus?
Joseph of Arimathea
What is the ascension?
When Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection.
What day marks Jesus entering Jerusalem?
Palm Sunday
What mountain did the transfiguration take place on?
Mt. Tabor
We celebrate Pentecost ____ days after Easter?
50 days
Who goes to the tomb according to the Gospel of Matthew?
Mary, and Mary Magdalene
What is the name of the village the two disciples were heading to?
Emaus.
How many cups of wine are had with the passover meal?
four
Which people from the old testament appeared with Jesus?
Elijah and Moses
Why was it important that Jesus gave the apostles the gifts of tongues?
So they can complete their mission which is to proclaim the Good news of Jesus Christ.
What do the disciples find in the tomb according to the Gospel of Matthew?
Jesus was missing and an angel was in his place.
What did Jesus do that made him recognizable to the disciples who had met him along the way to Emaus?
Jesus had taken the bread and broken it, giving the blessing, making them realize it was Jesus who had risen.
What is instituted during the third cup of wine?
The Eucharist
What happened to Jesus’ appearance during the transfiguration?
His face became bright and his clothes turned white.
Why is the Feast of Pentecost important?
It celebrates the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to the Apostles as they proclaim the truth of salvation in Jerusalem and beyond.
What do the disciples find in the tomb according to the Gospel of Mark?
Jesus is missing and a young man clothed in white was sitting on the right side of the tomb.
What was the reaction of the disciples upon recognizing Jesus?
They were incredibly rejoiced.
What does Jesus do before he dies on the cross?
He drinks the fourth cup of wine, the cup of consummation
What was important about the transfiguration for the disciples?
They saw Jesus’ divine nature.
What do we see the Pentecost event as?
We see the Pentecost event as “the Birth of the Church” because the disciples formed the first Christian community in Jerusalem.
In both the Gospel of Mark and Matthew, where are the disciples told to go to find Jesus after they had entered the tomb?
To Galilee
What sacrament did Jesus grant the apostles the authority to minister when he first appeared to them after the Resurrection?
The sacrament of Penance.
How does Judas betray Jesus?
Judas kisses Jesus on the cheek to give him away to officials.