SCRIPTURE ACCOUNTS
This book describes Jesus being “lifted up” and taken from the disciples’ sight in a cloud.
What is the Book of Acts?
The Ascension marks the completion of this part of Jesus’ life.
What is His mission on earth?
Before ascending, Jesus promises the coming of this.
What is the Holy Spirit?
The Ascension happens after this major event.
What is the Resurrection?
The Church celebrates the Ascension this many days after Easter.
What is 40 days?
According to Acts 1:9–11, this symbol takes Jesus from their sight during the Ascension.
What is a cloud?
Jesus’ Ascension teaches that good continues when followers do this.
What is continuing His message?
“You will receive power” comes from this Bible book.
What is Acts?
According to the CCC, Jesus now does this for us with the Father.
Answer: What is interceding for us?
By this century, the Ascension became a formal celebration.
What is the 4th century?
In Acts 1:10–11, these two figures appear dressed in white garments.
Who are two men (or angels)?
Jesus leaving does NOT mean abandonment because He does this first.
What is blessing His disciples?
The disciples must trust even though they cannot see this yet.
What is the Holy Spirit’s power?
The Catechism teaches our human nature is raised to share in this.
What is God’s divine life?
Both Protestant and Catholic traditions kept this feast.
What is the Ascension?