Lent
Why do we fast and pray during Lent?
To prepare for Easter just like Jesus prepared himself in the wilderness
On which day did the women go to the tomb?
Sunday (1st day of the week)
There is a boy in school who is deaf. He doesn't have many friends but you notice he has baseball cards. You collect baseball cards too. How could you be a messenger of new life to this boy?
Why do we use eggs at Easter?
symbols of new life
How many days are there in Lent?
40 (Sundays don't count)
What were the women bringing to the tomb?
spices to prepare Jesus' body
A bunch of kids put a sign on a boy's back that says something mean. He doesn't know why everyone is laughing? How could you be a messenger of new life in this situation?
What is the most popular Easter candy in the U.S.?
Marshmallow peeps!
What is the color we use in Lent?
purple
Who did the women go tell about Jesus not being there?
Peter and John (the disciples).
Your friend's parents are getting a divorce. You notice your friend is often grumpy and not much fun to be with. How could you be a messenger of new life to your friend?
What part of a chocolate bunny do most people eat first?
the ears
What does Jesus do at the Last Supper that shocks the disciples?
washes their feet.
Did the disciples believe the women?
nope
You've heard there are thousands of children arriving at our border with Mexico. Some people seem to just want the problem to go away and for people to go back to where they came from. How could you respond to this situation as a messenger of new life?
True or False: Easter is always on the same Sunday every year.
False, Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, which is the first full moon on or after the Spring Equinox.
Which disciple betrays Jesus?
Judas (for 30 pieces of silver)
What did the angels say to the disciples?
Why are you looking for the living among the dead?
Your friend's grandfather died from the coronavirus. He wasn't even able to say good bye. How could you be a messenger of new life to him?
Other than bunnies, what are two other animals associated with Easter? (bonus if you know why!)
chicks and lambs - chicks represent new life, and the lamb symbolizes Jesus Christ.