What color vestment does the priest wear during Lent?
Purple or Violet
This saint we celebrate as the Universal Patron of the Church. His feast day is March 19th. It is celebrated as a day to take a break from our Lenten fasts.
St. Joseph
At Christ's crucifixion, what did the soldiers place on his head?
The Crown of Thorns
What does Triduum mean?
"Triduum" comes from the Latin word for three, and it includes the three holiest days of the Church year from Holy Thursday, through Good Friday and Holy Saturday, to Easter Sunday.
Who was the first person to see Jesus after the Resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
What is the first day of Lent called?
Ash Wednesday
This saint's feast day is February 14th
St. Valentine
The Roman soldiers cast lots for this that belonged to Jesus?
Jesus' clothes
What day commemorates Jesus' Last Supper?
Holy Thursday
Who were the two disciples who ran to the tomb after Jesus' Resurrection?
Peter and John
How many Stations of the Cross are there?
14 Stations
This saint's feast day is March 17th
St. Patrick
How many pieces of silver did Judas betray Jesus?
30 pieces of silver
How many Masses are celebrated on Good Friday?
How many days did Jesus stay on earth from his Resurrection to his Ascension into heaven?
40 days
What snack originated during Lent because it contains only flour, water and salt?
The Pretzel
March 25th celebrates this special day in Jesus' life nine months before Jesus' birth on December 25th. What happened on this day?
The Annunciation
What was written above the Cross?
King of the Jews
What song at Mass is finally sung at the Easter Vigil, which is not sung during Lent?
The Gloria
Which disciple "doubted" Jesus rose from the dead?
Thomas
When does Lent officially end?
Who is the saint that Jesus raised from the dead in Bethany? (Double points: who was this saint's sisters' names?)
Lazarus
Pilate offered to release one prisoner during Passover. Which prisoner did the Pharisees request to be released at Jesus' trial?
Barabbas
What do we call the big candle lit on the Easter Vigil?
The Easter Candle, or Paschal Candle
Jesus appeared to his disciples after the Resurrection beside which sea?
The Sea of Galilee