Easter People
This leader wanted Jesus to be freed from crucifixion, however, he gave in to the crowd's demands, allowing Jesus to hang on the cross.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
Jesus wore this as he was tortured and beat by the Roman soldiers, mocking him as King of the Jews.
What is the crown of thorns?
What are palms?
Where did Jesus go after he rose from the dead?
40 days?
He did not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead, leading to Jesus delivering the line "blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
Who is Didymus?
After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples met in a room where they were blessed with the holy spirit and marked with this on top of their heads.
What is a flame?
The priest wears these colors on his robes, symbolizing joy, purity, and triumph during the easter season.
What is white and gold?
After eating the Last Supper, Jesus went to pray here to reflect on his sacrifice. His disciples were there too, but they fell asleep.
Where is the Garden of Gethsemane?
What country did the easter bunny originate from?
Germany
This person helped Jesus carry his cross even though he was a stranger.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?
After betraying Jesus, Judas was given this as compensation. He later threw this away in regret for his actions.
Bonus Points: How much was Judas given?
What is a bag of silver?
In the same day as the last supper, Jesus did this to his disciples, which is reenacted and celebrated during Holy Thursday by the priest and parishoners.
What is the Washing of the Feet?
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How far did Jesus carry the cross (in meters)?
(Closest guess gets the points)
650 meters
This woman is famously known for wiping Jesus's face as he carried the cross. Her veil has the legend of having Jesus's face printed onto it.
Who is Veronica?
On the same day Jesus was questioned, He predicted that a bird will crow after Peter denies Jesus this many times.
What is three times?
What is the Paschal candle?
Where did Jesus go when he fasted for 40 days and nights?
The Judean desert
In the Saint Joseph's of Clarksburg Easter Egg Hunt, how many easter eggs were hidden?
Closest guess wins
692
He was the prisoner who was released from prison instead of Jesus.
Bonus Points if you can spell his name correctly! (+200)
Who is Barabbas?
As Jesus hung at his cross, an inscription hung above his head meaning "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews." However, today the inscription is represented by this four letter abbreviation.
What is INRI?
On Ash Wednesday, we reflect on our time here on Earth. When the priest or parishioner spreads ashes on our heads, they say this phrase.
What is "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Jesus was hung on the cross at this place, meaning "place of the skull"
Where is Golgotha? (Cavalry)
Excluding Jesus rising from the dead, how many stations of the cross are there?
14