Lenten Journey
What color is worn during Lent?
Purple
When does the Easter Triduum officially begin?
The evening of Holy Thursday
How many times did Jesus fall on his journey to his crucifixion?
Three
What is carried into the dark church during the Easter Vigil?
The Paschal Candle
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist are collectively known as what?
The Easter Sacraments
What is the formal start of our relationship with Christ?
Our Baptism
What was the Last Supper?
The meal Jesus shared with his disciples the night before he died.
What object is a universal simple for the salvation Jesus offers the world?
The Cross
What phrase does the Priest or Deacon sing as he enters the dark church?
"Christ our light"
During the Easter Vigil, the assembly (people in the church) do what with their Baptismal promises?
Renew them.
What do we do during the Lenten season to clear our hearts & minds of things that keep us from loving God?
Fast
What ceremony, performed by the priest, symbolizes Christ's shared love and care for all people?
Washing of the feet.
DAILY DOUBLE
Why were Stations of the Cross originally placed in places of worship?
For those unable to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land but still wanted to "walk" with Jesus.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the ancient chant that is also known as the "Easter Proclamation"?
The Exsultet
The Greek word "Pasch" translates to what in English?
Passover
What is the Greek word for "compassion"?
Alms
True or False: The Priest ends the Holy Thursday Mass with the normal, "The Mass has ended. Go in peace," before giving a final blessing.
False. The Holy Thursday Mass does not technically end.
What do we remember on Good Friday?
Jesus' suffering & death
What are two "essential symbols" of faith featured prominently at the Saturday Vigil?
Light & Water
According to the Exsultet, Jesus broke the chains of what when he rose from the grave?
What is a pilgrimage?
A long journey to a Holy Place.
What is Holy Thursday considered the "New Passover"?
Because Jesus is sharing his Body & Blood with us int he Eucharist.
When (exactly) does the Triduum officially end?
The evening of Easter Sunday
What does fire represent? (2 things)
In the Old Testament, the waters of what remind us (or predict) of the waters of Baptism?
The Red Sea