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C4.1 - Easter and Holy Week Flashcards

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What is Holy Week? [2]

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  • final week of Lent
  • the most important week in the Christian calendar
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What does the Holy Week include? [4]

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  • Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem
  • The Last Supper
  • His Crucifixion
  • His Resurrection
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Why is Holy Week important to Christians? [2]

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  • reminds christians of Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity’s sins
  • gives hope through resurrection
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What symbol represents Palm Sunday and what does it symbolise? [2]

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  • palm leaf
  • honour and kingship
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What symbol represents Maundy Thursday and what does it symbolise? [2]

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  • chalice
  • Jesus’ body and blood
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What symbol represents Good Friday and what does it symbolise? [2]

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  • cross
  • sacrifice
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What symbol represents Holy Saturday and what does it symbolise? [2]

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  • candle
  • hope
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What symbol represents Easter Sunday and what does it symbolise? [2]

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  • empty tomb
  • victory over death
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What is the spiritual importance of Holy Week? [2]

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  • deepens an individual’s faith and connection with God
  • focuses on prayer and personal reflection
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What is the social importance of Holy Week? [2]

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  • brings people together as a community
  • emphasises shared worship, traditions and activities that strengthen bonds between families
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What might Christians learn from Jesus’ actions during Holy Week? [2]

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  • humility, obedience and selfless love
  • inspires them to serve others
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What are Palm Branches used for on Palm Sunday? [1]

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  • used to welcome Jesus into Jerusalem
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What is Hosanna on Palm Sunday? [2]

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  • means ‘save us now’
  • shouted by the crown during entry
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Why did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem? [1]

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  • symbolised humility and peace
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What are the key moments of Palm Sunday and descriptions? [6]

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  • preparation: Jesus sent His disciple to fetch a donkey
  • arrival: Jesus entered Jerusalem; crowds laid down branches
  • proclamation: the crowd shouted ‘Hosanna’ and praised Him as King
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What verse is used for Palm Branches? [1]

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Leviticus 23:40

17
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What verse is used for the Donkey? [1]

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Zechariah 9:9

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What verse is used for Hosanna? [1]

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Psalm 118: 25-26

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How do Western Churches celebrate Palm Sunday? [3]

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  • processions weave through the streets
  • children hold palm fronds
  • adults sing songs celebrating Jesus’ entry
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How do Eastern Orthodox celebrate Palm Sunday? [3]

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  • willow branches replace palms
  • incense wafts through the air
  • people chant ancient hymns and process around the church
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How do Latin America celebrate Palm Sunday? [3]

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  • vibrant colour and drama
  • re eneactments of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem
  • palm crosses made by hand
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How do Philippines celebrate Palm Sunday? [3]

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  • joyous festival called Palaspas
  • decorated palm fronds blessed and carried in processions
  • streets are filled with vibrant colours and energetic celebrations
23
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What is the Last Supper and what does it symbolise? [2]

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  • foundation of the Eucharist
  • symbolises Jesus’ sacrifice
24
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What happens on the Last Supper? [1]

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Jesus and His disciples shared bread and wine

25
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What does foot-washing symbolise? [2]

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  • teaches humility
  • teaches serving others
26
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What happens on foot-washing? [1]

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  • Jesus washed his disciples’ feet
27
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What does Gethsemane symbolise? [1]

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symbolises Jesus’ obedience to God

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What happens on Gethsemane? [1]

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Jesus prayed, showing His submission to God’s will, but was later betrayed by Judas

29
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What are the key events of Good Friday? [4]

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  • Jesus’ trial before Pilate
  • carrying the cross to Golgotha
  • the crucifixion
  • His death
30
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Why is Good Friday called ‘Good’? [1]

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Christians believe Jesus’ death brings salvation

31
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What are Ecumenical services? [2]

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gatherings where Christians from different denominations worship together to remember Jesus’ sacrifice.

32
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What are the Stations of the Cross? [1]

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  • prayerful journey through 14 images or moments from Jesus’ final hours
33
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What are examples of Stations of the Cross? [3]

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  • His trial
  • carrying the cross
  • His death.

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