Holy Week
This day commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem
What is Palm Sunday?
These symbolize the palms laid before Jesus as He entered Jerusalem
What are palm branches?
Jesus was buried in this type of place
What is a tomb?
This celebration is the high point of the entire liturgical year
What is the Easter Vigil?
Jesus is often called this animal, symbolizing His sacrifice
What is the Lamb of God?
The day Jesus died on the cross
What is Good Friday?
This flower, often seen at Easter, symbolizes purity and resurrection
What is the lily?
He doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw His wounds
Who is Thomas?
Catechumens receive these Sacraments at the Easter Vigil
What are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist?
This title of Jesus shows He overcame death
What is the Risen Lord?
This holy day celebrates Jesus’ resurrection
What is Easter Sunday?
These words, omitted during Lent, return in full joy at Easter
What is "Alleluia"?
The Gospel where Mary Magdalene first discovers the empty tomb
What is the Gospel of John?
The liturgical color for Easter
What is white?
This Greek word means “anointed one,” referring to Jesus
What is Christ?
The three most sacred days of Holy Week are collectively called this
What is the Triduum?
The large candle lit at the Easter Vigil represents Christ as the light of the world
What is the Paschal Candle?
Jesus appears to two disciples on this road after His resurrection
What is the road to Emmaus?
The Easter Season officially ends on this major feast day, 50 days after Easter
What is Pentecost?
The word “Paschal” refers to this Old Testament event
What is the Passover?
The Gospel reading on Palm Sunday always includes this dramatic narrative.
What is the Passion of Christ?
This white garment worn at Easter symbolizes purity and resurrection
What is an alb?
After the resurrection, Jesus cooked this meal for the apostles by the sea
What is fish?
During the Easter Vigil, this part of the liturgy contains up to nine readings
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
This book of the Bible contains visions of the Lamb standing as though slain, worshiped in heaven
What is the Book of Revelation?