Religious Studies - 6 - Christianity - Practices - 204 - Easter Flashcards
What is the most important festival in the Christian calendar?
Easter
Easter remembers the death and resurrection of Jesus.
What period of 40 days leads up to Easter?
Lent
It remembers the time Jesus spent in the desert fasting and praying.
What does Ash Wednesday signify in Lent?
A day of abstinence and fasting
It marks the beginning of Lent with special church services.
What is traditionally given up during Lent by Christians?
Something meaningful
What is the day before Lent starts known as?
Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day
It was an opportunity to use up foods that would be given up during Lent.
What does Holy Week commemorate?
The events leading up to Jesus’ death
What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?
The arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem
What is remembered on Maundy Thursday?
Jesus’ last meal with his disciples
This includes sharing bread and wine representing his body and blood. (The Eucharist service)
What significant act did Jesus perform during the last meal?
Washing his disciples’ feet
So, in Catholic churches, priests often wash the feet of some congregation members.
What does Good Friday commemorate?
Jesus’ death on the cross
It is a day of mourning with services held, and some Christians (Catholics) fast.
What is the significance of Easter Sunday?
Marks the day of Jesus’ resurrection
It is the most important day in the Christian calendar.
How do Christians typically celebrate Easter?
By attending special services and celebrating in various ways
These include exchanging cards and Easter eggs, and visiting cemeteries.
Fill in the blank: The week that precedes Easter Sunday is known as _______.
Holy Week
What is often done during the evening vigil on the Saturday of Holy Week?
Personal reading of the Bible
