General Info
How long does the fast of the Great Lent last?
55 days
How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?
A kiss
In the Church, what is a term used to refer to Holy Week and when does Holy Week Fall?
Pascha
The week before Easter
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha
Fill in the blank:
"For He shall give His _______ charge over you, to keep you in all your ways." (Psalm 91:11)
angels
What is the breakdown of the days we fast?
40 days that Christ fasted
A week for preparation
Holy Week
1 day for Lazarus Saturday
What did Judas betray Jesus for?
30 pieces of silver
Who was released instead of Jesus and what was he?
Barabbas - murderer
What was offered to Jesus to drink while he was hung on the cross?
Vinegar/Sour Wine
"They gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink."
How many nails were used to crucify Jesus and where were they placed?
What was placed on His head?
What was He pierced with on His side?
3 nails (1 on each hand, 1 on the feet)
Crown of Thorns
Spear
Why do we fast?
We fast in order to focus less on ourselves and more on God. We fast to be filled with God and take it as a time to repent and grow closer to Him. There is hunger in our hearts that material things cannot satisfy.
Where was Jesus when Judas betrayed Him and turned Him in?
Garden of Gethsemane
What is the first and last day of Holy Week?
First Day is Palm Sunday
Last Day is Bright Saturday
What was written on the sign placed above Jesus's head?
Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews
"Then the devil took Him up into the holy city."(Matthew 4) Where did the devil lead Christ to in order to test Him and what was the temptation?
The pinnacle of the temple
"If you are the Son of God, throw Yourself down" (Matthew 4:6)
Along with fasting, what must we do?
Hint: "I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to _______" (Mark 2:17)
Repentance
What did Peter do when Jesus was arrested?
Cut the servant's ear
What day and which hour does the Church change its black linen to white?
12th hour on Friday
At what hour does Jesus die on the cross and what does he say before he dies?
9th hour - "It is finished"
What event took place on Holy Thursday?
The Last Supper
What are the weeks of lent (in order)?
Hint: There are 7
1. Treasures in Heaven
2. Temptation in the Wilderness
3. The Prodigal Son
4. Samaritan Woman
5. The Paralyzed Man
6. Healing the Man Born Blind
7. Palm Sunday
How can we betray Jesus?
Straying away from Him, sin, etc.
What was Jesus doing before He was arrested and what fell from His head?
Praying - He was sweating blood
How many hours did Jesus suffer his crucifixion?
Six hours
Who helped Jesus carry the cross to Golgotha?
Simon of Cyrene