People of the Easter story
Events of Holy Week
The Crucifixion
The Resurrection
Easter Traditions and Symbols
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This disciple denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.

Peter

100

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this kind of animal on Palm Sunday.

Donkey

100

Jesus was crucified on this day of Holy Week.

Good Friday.

100

Jesus rose from the dead on this day

Easter Sunday.

100

These branches are handed out in many churches on Palm Sunday.

Palm branches.

200

She was the first person to see the empty tomb on Easter morning.

Mary Magdalene

200

At the Last Supper, Jesus broke bread and shared a cup, beginning this Christian practice.

Communion or the Lord's Supper.

200

How many others died with Jesus on the cross?

2

200

The stone was rolled away from the tomb by this kind of being.

An angel.

200

This animal is often used as a symbol of Jesus because it represents innocence and sacrifice.

Lamb.

300

He was the Roman governor who agreed to have Jesus crucified.

Pontius Pilate.

300

Who betrayed Jesus? 

Judas.

300

Jesus was crucified at this place.

Golgotha or the place of the skull.

300

Who saw Jesus first alive?

Mary Magdalene.
300

This color is often used in churches during Easter to symbolize joy and new life.

White.

400

This disciple doubted Jesus had risen until he saw Jesus for himself.

Thomas

400

The crowd shouted this word, meaning “Save us,” as Jesus entered Jerusalem.

Hosanna

400

Who carried Jesus' cross?

Simon of Cyrene

400

Jesus appeared to two followers on the road to this town, explaining the Scriptures to them.

Emmaus.

400

Many churches hold a quiet, reflective service on this evening before Easter morning

Easter vigil.

500

He helped take Jesus’ body down from the cross and placed it in his own tomb.

Joseph of Arimathea

500

This event happened in the temple right after Jesus died, symbolizing that people could now come directly to God.

The tearing of the temple curtain

500

The soldiers cast lots for this item of Jesus’ clothing.

His robe.

500

Jesus told the disciples to meet him in this region after he rose from the dead.

Galilee

500

This special candle, lit during the Easter Vigil, represents the light of Christ rising from the dead.

Paschal Candle.