Easily Defined Words
Lent
Catholics prepare to renew their baptismal vows through prayer fasting, and charitable works (almsgiving)
What marks the beginning of the Easter Season and when does it happen?
The Easter Vigil; Holy Saturday
What is it called when we worship God?f
Piety
Who was weeping at the tomb that Jesus met?
Mary Magdala
By ____________ Christians gathered on Sunday.
1500 B.C.
Define catechumens.
those preparing for baptism
What is the Church like at the beginning of the Easter Vigil?
it is dark
Piety is one of the __________________.
seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
The Resurrection is the reuniting the human self to a __________________________.
new and glorified body
What became the focus for Christians on Sunday?
the Resurrection.
Define Easter Vigil
most important liturgy of the year; is a celebration of the Lord's resurrection (the center of the Christian faith)
What is the time frame for Lent?
Ash Wednesday to the Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil/ Easter Sunday
Piety helps us give __________ to God.
devotion
The heart of faith in Christ is what?
Jesus' Resurrection
What three places mentioned in your notes did Jesus appear to his apostles/disciples?
The road to Emmaus, in a locked room, and while they were fishing.
Define Resurrection
the "bodily rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day after his death on the cross and burial in the tomb" [Catechism of the Catholic Church]
What two things are lit during the Easter Vigil?
A new fire, the Paschal Candle
Piety goes together with what?
reverence and respect
How does history record Jesus' Resurrection?
Through the testimony of those who saw, talked to , walked with, and ate with the Risen Christ
From this early date, the basic structure of our celebration of the ___________ was established.
Eucharist
Define Exsultet
a beautiful Easter hymn that is a prayer of joy
Each person is given a _________ which is used to _________________________________________.
candle, renew Baptismal Promises
What is the name of the Beautiful Easter hymn that is also a prayer of joy?
The Exsultet
The _________ tell about the empty tomb and the ____________ appearing to the disciples.
Gospels; Risen Lord
What three conclusions can we make about the end and new beginning of Jesus' life?
1. Jesus' Resurrection was a transfiguration (not resuscitation); he had a new and glorified body.
2. The Risen Lord is really Jesus; he is really alive.
The Resurrection reveals that Jesus is God, the Redeemer.