Easter 1
What months is Easter celebrate?
March or April
How many days is Lent?
40 days
How was Jesus put to death?
crucifixion
what is the first day of Lent called?
Ash Wednesday
What gifts do children receive on Easter?
chocolate (stuffed animals)
What does Easter celebrate?
The resurrection of Jesus
What 2 days do Catholics fast?
Ash Wednesday & Good Friday
Who celebrates the resurrection?
Christians all over the world
How do Christians observe Ash Wednesday?
by fasting and going to church
How do Christians celebrate Easter?
How many days was Jesus in the tomb before the resurrection?
3 days
What is the Sunday before Easter called?
Palm Sunday
What is a popular symbol of Easter?
Easter egg
What do we get on our foreheads on Lent?
ashes
In what country do they light candles and hold a procession in honor of the resurrection?
Greece
What did Jesus and his disciples do before his arrest?
Gathered for a meal
What is the Thursday before Easter called?
Holy Thursday
What is the egg a symbol of?
New life and the resurrection
When is Ash Wednesday?
This week, in 2 days, on March 5
Who do most people celebrate Easter with?
Family or (friends or community)
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judas
What is the Friday before Easter called?
Good Friday
Besides the egg, what is another popular symbol of Easter?
Easter Bunny
How do Christians observe Lent?
Prayer, fasting and alms giving
What flower is a symbol of Easter?
Easter Lily