Found in Scripture
How many angels were seen in Jesus' tomb after He had risen?
Jesus told his disciple, John, to take care of this person.
His mother, Mary
What is the name of the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples?
The Lord's Prayer or The Our Father
What is the oldest Christian holiday?
This is what we call the Sunday before Easter.
Palm Sunday
Who did the Jews ask Pilot to release instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
This man helped Jesus carry his cross on the way to his crucifixion.
Simon of Cyrene
How long is the Easter season?
50 days
What does Golgotha mean?
"The place of the skull"
DAILY DOUBLE! What are the 2 liturgical colors during Easter?
White and Gold
Which disciple cut off the soldier's ear as Jesus was arrested?
Peter
How did Judas identify Jesus to the Roman soldiers?
With a kiss
DAILY DOUBLE! The Easter season ends on this feast day.
Pentacost
Darkness covered the land from this hour until the ninth hour following Jesus' death.
The sixth hour
Name the candle that is lit during the Easter Vigil.
The Paschal Candle
What were Jesus' first words to his apostles after His resurrection?
"Peace be with you."
Jesus instituted the Eucharist during this event.
The Last Supper
In which city did Jesus first appear to his disciples after His resurrection?
Jerusalem
This flower is the official flower of Easter
Jesus and His disciples were celebrating this Jewish holiday during the last supper.
Passover
This person was the first to witness Jesus' resurrection.
Mary Magdalene
Palm Sunday is a representation of which event?
Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem
Catechumens are typically brought into full communion with the Catholic Church during this solemnity.
The Easter Vigil
How is the date of Easter determined each year?
It is the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox
What did Judas do with the money he received from betraying Jesus?
He gave it back to the Chief Priests