Easter Sunday (Bible)
What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus was resurrected!
Do Christians HAVE to give up something during the season of Lent?
Nope. You can also take on a new practice.
And you don't have to do either of those things. But it can be a nice way to remember your faith and the sacrifices made by Jesus.
When does Lent start?
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday
What day begins Holy Week?
Palm Sunday
In the Bible, what did Jesus and his apostles eat & drink at the Last Supper?
Bread and Wine
Did Jesus know he would be resurrected?
Yes -- he told his disciples he would suffer, die, and be raised on the third day.
What do we call the day before Lent begins?
Shrove Tuesday
(you could also say Fat Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday)
How long is Lent (not counting Sundays)?
40 days
What meal took place on Maundy Thursday?
The Last Supper
81% of parents admit to doing what on Easter Sunday?
81% of parents admit to stealing candy from their kids' Easter baskets on Easter Sunday.
(but not Laura. She'd NEVER do that. Ever. Really.)
Who was the first to see Jesus after the stone was moved?
Mary Magdalene.
The Gospel of Matthew says that after the angel moved the stone he sat upon it, both to frighten away the soldiers and to make it clear that no one could replace it.
On Ash Wednesday, what is said when ashes are placed on your forehead in the sign of the cross?
"from dust you have come and to dust you will return"
How many ACTUAL days are there in the season of Lent?
46 days.
Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter" and the spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the Resurrection.
What is Friday of Holy Week called?
Good Friday
How do we determine the start of Lent?
Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon of springtime. (spring equinox) We count back 6 weeks from when Easter will be, and that is the first Sunday of Lent (and Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is the Wednesday before that).
On Easter Sunday, we often proclaim "He is Risen!"
What is the response to this statement?
"He is Risen, Indeed!"
What is Lent?
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the coming of Easter.
(you must have said at least one of these words to get credit)
How is it determined when Easter will be?
Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon of springtime.
What does Maundy mean?
Maundy refers to the washing of feet and comes from the Latin word "mandatum" which means "command"
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and giving them a new commandment to love one another.
The ceremony symbolizes Christ's humility and service.
Easter is known around the world for multi-colored, decorated eggs. But in Greece you will find only this color eggs...
Red eggs.
Red is considered the color of life, as well as a representation of the blood of Christ.
What 4 words did Jesus use to greet the apostles on Easter Sunday?
“Peace be with you”
WHY is Lent 40 days long?
To represent the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, tempted by Satan.
The story of Jesus' temptation happened at what point in his ministry?
At the beginning, right after he was baptized.
What does Holy Saturday represent?
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death,
While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A fox
Where did Jesus appear to the two disciples?
Later on Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
the word "shrove" comes from what word and means what?
"to shrive" and means to confess and/or hear a confession and therefore be forgiven
Lent originates from the Old English word "Lencten." This word translates to what word?
"Lencten" translates to the word "spring."
Therefore, Lent occurs during the spring months.
Four books in the Bible tell about the events we celebrate during Holy Week. Name two of the books...
There are several accounts of the Holy Week throughout the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Easter Island is part of which country?
Easter Island is part of Chile.