Easter
What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?
Passover (Luke 22:1)
Which devotion has a special place during Lent?
A) Stations of the Cross
B) Novenas
C) Hail Mary
D) Triduum
A) Stations of the Cross
What do we call the day before Lent begins?
Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras
What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechauns
What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick’s Day occur during?
Lent
When Jesus entered Jerusalem during what is known as His Triumphal Entry, what animal was He riding on?
A young donkey (Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:28-35; John 12:12-15). In eastern tradition it was customary for a king going to war to ride a horse. Yet when the king was at peace he would ride a donkey. The symbolism is the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, was coming for purposes of peace between God and man.
What was the original meaning of the word “Lent”?
Spring
In John 19 two men helped prepare the body of Christ for burial. One is said to have been a secret disciple and another secretly came to Jesus early in His ministry to ask question. Who were these men?
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (John 19:38-42). Interestingly, these two men did not follow Jesus as He traveled through the region, but they were there when all the outspoken disciples had abandoned the Lord.
What was St. Patrick’s Day originally meant to celebrate?
It was a day honoring Saint Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.
The most popular drink to have on St. Patrick’s Day is Guinness. Roughly how many pints are served on St. Paddy's Day?
Guinness Beer
Approximately 13 million pints are served
Why is the Sunday before the resurrection called Palm Sunday?
When Jesus entered into Jerusalem at the beginning of the Passion week, the people welcomed Him as king and Messiah. They covered the road with their garments and palm fronds as a symbol of their worship and acceptance of Him as king (Matthew 21:8; Mark 11:8; Luke 19:35, 36; John 12:12, 13).
When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?
Three hours (Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44-45). From noon to 3 pm.
What did Pilate’s wife counsel him to do concerning Jesus?
To leave Jesus alone because He was a just man. She had a bad dream concerning the Lord and she probably felt it would bring bad luck on the household of Pilate (Matthew 27:19)
Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumber Union dyes what Kelly green?
The River
In the 17th century, green became associated with St. Patrick’s Day. What color was associated with the holiday originally?
Blue
Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant in an attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?
Peter
A man named Simon was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus. In Mark 15 we are told the names of Simon’s two sons. What were their names?
Alexander and Rufus (Mark 15:21)
Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?
Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18; John 18:40)
Three-leafed shamrocks were believed to be used by Saint Patrick to explain what?
The Holy Trinity
St. Paddy’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?
Saint Patrick’s death, not his birthday, like some people assume.
How many pieces of silver did Judas trade the life of Jesus for?
30 (Matthew 26:15)
In repentance Judas returned the money to the priests that he was given as the price of betrayal of the Lord and then did what?
Hanged himself (Matthew 27:3-5)
The priests took the money that Judas had returned to them and did what with it?
Bought the potter’s field with the money which is where strangers were buried (Matthew 27:6-8).
A potter's field, paupers' grave or common grave is a place for the burial of unknown, unclaimed or indigent people. "Potter's field" is of Biblical origin, referring to Akeldama (meaning field of blood in Aramaic), stated to have been purchased after Judas Iscariot's suicide by the chief priests of Jerusalem with the coins that had been paid to Judas for his identification of Jesus.
Before becoming a priest, Saint Patrick was abducted and brought to Northern Ireland at what age?
16
Saint Patrick wasn't actually Irish like many think. Where was he believed to have been born?
Scotland or Wales