Easter
When is Easter this year (2024)?
March 31, 2024
When was Jesus born?
December 25
What is the first day of Holy Week?
Palm Sunday: The Sunday before Passover. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, with the crowd shouting praises and waving palm branches.
Which Saint is the month of March dedicated to?
Saint Joseph
Who is the head pastor at Saints John and Paul?
What is Easter celebrating?
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Where was Jesus born?
Jerusalem
What three days are make up the Triduum?
Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday
(dusk on Holy Thursday to dusk on Good Friday [day one], dusk on Good Friday to dusk on Holy Saturday [day two], dusk on Holy Saturday to dusk on Easter Sunday [day three])
Which Saint was the first witness of Jesus' Resurrection?
Saint Mary Magdalene
What is the name of the chapel where the Tabernacle sits?
The Reservation Chapel
What color of vestments does the priest wear on Easter?
White or gold!
What was Jesus' religion?
Jew
What event is celebrated on Holy Thursday?
The Last Supper
Which Saint did the Divine Mercy Image appear to?
Saint Maria Faustina
How was our parish name chosen?
In honor of Saint Pope John Paul's visit to Des Moines in 1984
What do Easter eggs symbolize?
Easter eggs symbolize Christ emerging from the tomb. They have become popular items for secular celebrations around Easter, but they have religious roots.
Jesus turned water into wine in what city?
Cana
What happened Monday through Wednesday during Holy Week?
Jesus taught in the Temple during the day and spent the evenings in an olive garden outside the city walls.
Which two Saints were the first to race to the empty tomb when they heard Jesus had risen? (Double points if you guess which one won)
Peter and (John) won
How many families are in the parish?
800! (836 to be exact) :D
What is the meaning of the white lily at Easter?
Churches are decorated in beautiful white lilies on Easter morning. Lilies are mentioned in the Bible and are symbols of rebirth and purity. They are considered the "Easter flower."
Who was the only apostle that didn't run away and stayed at the Cross when Jesus was crucified?
John
What are two words we can use to describe Holy Week/Easter Season?
(hint: we just learned about it at Faith Formation)
Paschal Mystery- passion (suffering), death, Resurrection and glorius Ascention
How many canonized Saints of the United States are there?
11
What year was our parish established?
1983