In the Western tradition, what are the first and last days of Holy Week, respectively? A. Palm Sunday/Easter B. Holy Monday/Holy Saturday C. Holy Monday/Good Friday D. Palm Sunday/Holy Saturday
D.
TRUE OR FALSE: Easter hats & wearing new clothes for Easter- Symbolizes new life offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
True
What does Maundy Thursday commemorate? A. The Resurrection B. The Crucifixion C. The Last Supper D. Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem
C. The Last Supper
Easter (bunny, candy, lilies, parade) symbolize/s purity of Jesus and the resurrection of Christ.
lilies
Easter (bunny, candy, lilies, parade) symbolize/s abundant new life in ancient times, and remind/s us of spring and new life.
bunny
Who was enlisted by the Roman soldiers to help Jesus carry his Cross to Calvary?
Simon of Cyrene
According to the Gospels, every Passover, the Roman Governor offered to release a prisoner. Name the criminal who the crowd called to be freed in preference to Jesus.
Barrabas
On the cross, Jesus cried out 'Lama sabachthani'. What can this be translated as?
Why have you forsaken me?
Can you quote 5 of the 7 statements recorded in the Bible that Christ said from the cross?
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What happened in the Temple as a sign that the death of Jesus had made way for the individual believer to approach God?
The veil was torn.
When Jesus died, which of the following things did NOT happen? A. the veil of the temple was torn B. there was a flood that covered the earth C. there was an earthquake D. the dead came to life
B.
Who asked Pilate for Jesus' corpse and put it in his own tomb?
Joseph of Arimathaea
Who did not see the empty tomb? A. Joseph B. Mary Magdalene C. Peter D. John the Beloved
A. Joseph
What common girl’s name is an anagram of “Easter”?
Teresa
What was inscribed above the cross?
King of the Jews
