Easter Basics
What do we celebrate at Easter?
Jesus' Resurrection
What is the Sunday before Easter called?
Palm Sunday
Which discipled denied Jesus three times?
Peter
For how long did Jesus remain after his resurrection before he ascended into heaven?
40 days
What is the number of days between the crucifixion and the resurrection?
Three
What did Jesus ride on when he entered Jerusalem?
A donkey
Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
Judas
This is where Jesus and his disciples went to pray after the Last Supper
The Garden of Gethsemane or The Mount of Olives
What is the week called between Palm Sunday and Easter?
Holy Week
What do we remember on Good Friday?
The Crucifixion
Who is the man the crowd wanted Pilate to release instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
What did the sign on top of the cross say?
King of the Jews
What did Jesus do to the disciples before the Last Supper?
Jesus washed their feet
What do we remember on Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday?
The Last Supper
Who was the first person to see Jesus after the Resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
Jesus said this as the people were mocking him on the cross.
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
What was the Jewish holiday that was being celebrated the week of Jesus' death and resurrection?
The Passover
What is the city that Jesus entered on Palm Sunday?
Jerusalem
Which disciple needed to see the nail marks on Jesus' hands to confirm that it was him?
Thomas
What did Jesus cry out on the cross?
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?