Holy Week 1
What day that observes Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds who were there for Passover.
Palm Sunday
What is the name of the special festival that Jesus and his disciples walked to Jerusalem for?
Passover
What did the priests give to Judas so he would betray Jesus?
30 silver coins
Where did Judas hand over Jesus to be arrested by the temple rulers?
The Garden of Gethsemane
He was crucified.
Who denied Jesus three times just like Jesus said someone would?
Peter
What did Jesus ride on coming into Jerusalem?
A donkey
Who kissed Jesus on the cheek in the Garden of Gethsemane and betrayed him?
Judas
What time did Jesus die?
3:00 PM
What was put on Jesus' head to mockingly show him as a king?
A crown of thorns
How many hours did it take for Jesus to die on the cross?
3 hours
Who did the people choose to be set free instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
What did people lay on the ground in front of Jesus when he came into Jerusalem? (2 possible answers)
Palm leaves and their cloaks
What were the people in the holy temple doing that made Jesus angry?
People were buying and selling animals.
Who helps Jesus carry the cross?
Simon of Cyrene
To make sure Jesus was dead, what did a soldier do?
He thrust a spear into Jesus’ side.
Who condemns Jesus to die?
Pontius Pilate
How did Jesus show his love for us?
He suffered and died on the cross.
What were the disciples doing while Jesus was praying in the garden of Gethsemane?
The disciples were sleeping.
What day does Holy Week start on?
Palm Sunday
What day did Jesus give us the Eucharist?
Holy Thursday
Why were the high priests looking for an excuse to have Jesus arrested and executed?
They were afraid of his influence with the people.
What day did Jesus rest in the tomb?
Holy Saturday
Where was Jesus crucified?
"Place of the Skull" or Golgotha
Wednesday of Holy Week is sometimes called this
Spy Wednesday
Why did Jesus die on the cross and then was resurrected?
Jesus died and resurrected to forgive our sins.
What did Jesus do for the disciples before the meal began to show how to be a servant to others?
He washed the feet of his disciples.
Above Jesus' head on the cross were the letters I.N.R.I. (Latin: Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum) - what does this mean in English?
Jesus of Nazareth. King of the Jews.
What happened as soon as Jesus died?
The ground shook and the curtain in the Temple ripped in two from top to bottom.
Jesus said that they money changers made the house of prayer a den of what?
Den of thieves