Moses
Where did Moses' mother hide him when he was a baby?
In a basket in the Nile River
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is Ash Wednesday?
It is the first day of Lent
What animal did Jesus ride into the city?
A donkey
What day is Easter celebrated on?
Sunday
Why was Moses' mother hiding him?
The King of Egypt (Pharaoh) ordered all baby boy Hebrew babies to be killed
Who were Jesus' Parents?
Mary and Joseph
Who can receive ashes?
Everyone, including kids
What city was Jesus entering on Palm Sunday?
Jerusalem
What happened to Jesus three days after He died?
He rose from the dead/resurrected
Who watched over the basket to make sure Moses was safe?
His sister, Miriam
How many disciples did Jesus choose?
Twelve
Where do people put the Ashes?
On their foreheads to show a desire to turn toward God
What did the people wave in the air?
Palm branches
What was placed on Jesus’ head?
A crown of thorns
Who found baby Moses in the river?
The Pharaoh’s daughter
What was Jesus' first miracle?
Turning water into wine at a wedding
What do people give up for Lent?
People give up luxuries or bad habits to practice self-discipline and focus on God
What did the people lay on the ground for Jesus?
Their coats/cloaks
How many days after his death did Jesus rise?
3 days
How many plagues did God send to Egypt?
Ten
What did Jesus use to feed 5,000 people?
Five loaves and two fishes
Where do the ashes come from?
They are made from burning the palms used on Palm Sunday from the year before
What special word did the people shout?
"Hosanna!" (which means "Save us, please!")
During Jesus' Last Supper What did the bread and wine represent?
Jesus' body & blood