Lenten Readings
On which mountain did God give the law?
Sinai
What two things did Jesus institute at the Last Supper?
The Eucharist and the (ministerial) priesthood
What did the sign on the cross above Jesus say?
Jesus the Nazorean, the King of the Jews
How many days did Jesus remain on Earth before ascending into heaven?
40 days
Which feast does the Easter season end with?
Pentecost
Which Old Testament figures appeared at the Transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
Where did Jesus go right after the Last Supper?
The Mount of Olives / the garden of Gethsemane
Who was the High Priest at the time of Jesus’ Passion?
Annas / Caiaphas
Who was the first person to witness the Resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
What is the meaning of the palm branches people waived upon Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem?
Palms were used to welcome a king back from battle.
What did Abraham sacrifice in the place of his son Isaac?
A ram
Did Jesus finish the Passover before entering His Passion?
No, Jesus did not take the fourth cup of the Passover, but kept referring to his Passion as "the cup".
Name three of Jesus’ last words
Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.
Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise
Woman, behold, your son. Behold, your mother.
I thirst
“Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" / “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
It is finished
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit
When the Apostles heard of Jesus’ Resurrection, who ran to the tomb first?
John
Why was the temple veil torn from top to bottom at the time of Jesus’ death?
It shows that God is opening the Holy of Holies to all.
Who was the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet before His Passion?
Mary, the sister of Martha
What was the name of the guard whose ear Peter cut off?
Malchus
On what claim did the Jews find Jesus guilty of blasphemy (be specific)?
He claimed to be the Son of Man, riding on the clouds of heaven (from Daniel)
What happened to the guards who stood guard over Jesus’ tomb?
The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men.
What is the Fourth Sunday of Lent also referred to as?
Laetare Sunday
What two categories do each of the Ten Commandments fall under?
Concerning God and Concerning Neighbor
What did Jesus say to His disciples about how they’d know where to celebrate the Passover?
They were to follow a man carrying a jar of water
Which book does this Old Testament foreshadowing come from: “Not a bone of it will be broken.”?
Exodus
Where did Jesus ascend to heaven from?
Galilee
How is the day of Easter selected each year?
It is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March.