This man, born in a tiny, unimportant village, was celebrated when he entered Jerusalem, riding a donkey like the prophesied king.
Who was Jesus?
In Luke and John, Jesus accuses this betrayer of having a demon, though Matthew and Mark record that he betrayed Jesus with a kiss to the cheek.
Who is Judas?
As the high priest, Caiphas was the leading figure when Jesus was brought before this tribunal.
What is the Sanhedrin?
This disciple doubted that Jesus was raised from the dead saying that he would not believe until he put his hands in the very wounds of Christ---and he was shocked when he got what he asked for.
Who was Thomas?
In recognition of Christ's sacrifice, this day of Holy Week is the only day that Mass is not said.
What is Good Friday?
This man, one of Jesus' closest followers, denied Jesus three times.
Who was Peter?
During the Last Supper, Jesus preaches, washes his disciples' feet, and institutes this greatest of sacraments during the Passover meal.
What is the Eucharist, or Holy Communion?
At the time Jesus died, there were natural phenomena in response, from an earthquake to this.
What is an eclipse?
Out in the country, Jesus met with two people on the road to this city, and they knew him in the breaking of the bread.
What is Emmaus?
Expressed in a poetic symmetry, "by dying ..." Jesus did this.
What is, "destroyed our death?"
This man, one of the nearby gentiles, helped Jesus to carry the cross.
Who was Simon of Cyrene?
Judas was paid this much to identify Jesus at the time of his arrest.
What are 30 pieces of silver?
When Jesus died, this was torn at the temple.
What was the veil?
After his resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days with his disciples, a period which ended with this divine act.
What is the Ascension?
Expressed in a poetic symmetry, "by rising ..." Jesus did this.
What is, "restored our life?"
This man, a righteous Pharisee, helped Joseph of Arimathea bury Jesus in Joseph's own tomb.
Who was Nicodemus?
What is cutting off an ear?
This term refers to the suffering of Christ, though in other contexts it can mean ambition, personal drive, or to receive.
What is passion?
Before Jesus left again, he told the disciples to preach the gospel and baptize all nations, an event known as this.
What is the Great Commission?
What is a sacrament?
This woman, once-possessed, was healed by Christ and was the first to see the risen Christ.
Who was Mary Magdalene?
After the Passover meal, Jesus prayed and sweated blood in this place, which might otherwise call to mind the peace of Eden.
What is the Garden of Gethsemane?
Jesus, who did not drink from the final Passover cup, drank this when on the cross, which became the Cup of Consummation.
What is vinegar, or sour wine?
In most European languages, Easter goes by this name, which ties it directly to Passover, because it derives from the Hebrew word for Passover.
The Paschal Mystery is centered around the events of this three-day period bridging the Lenten and Easter seasons.
What is the Triduum?