the paschal mystery

Question 1

what’s the paschal mystery?

Answer 1

the paschal mystery relates to Jesus’ passion, death, resurrection & ascension

Question 2

redemption:

Answer 2

the belief that humans are forgiven of their sins by the sacrifice of Jesus

Question 3

salvation:

Answer 3

the process of being saved from sin and returning back to God.

salvation is important because we can have a relationship with God, and we can achieve life after death through belief in Jesus.

Question 4

justification

Answer 4

the belief that humanity can be brought back to God because of Jesus, only if we live good and holy lives.

Question 5

the life of Jesus

Answer 5

• through the life and acts of Jesus we are able to see the love of God
• Jesus’ life give us the example of how to live a life of grace

Question 6

the death of Jesus:

Answer 6

shows how good defeats evil/ life defeats death

• his sacrifice is the ultimate sign of love and forgiveness is shown

Question 7

the resurrection:

Answer 7

• is the basis of christianity; the belief that Jesus rose from the dead.
• shows that Jesus truly is the son of God and that he is with us now.

Question 8

the ascension:

Answer 8

• it shows that Jesus did not die like us, but rather is God, and ascended to heaven.

Question 9

beliefs about the paschal mystery:

Answer 9

Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin
On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead
Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days later.
Jesus’ resurrection shows that there is life after death

Question 10

events of the paschal mystery :

Answer 10

Jesus’ Passion is when Jesus died on the cross
Jesus rose from the dead (resurrected)
Jesus ascended into heaven

Question 11

beliefs about the paschal mystery:

Answer 11

Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin
On the third day Jesus rose from the dead
Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days later

Jesus’ resurrection shows there is life after death

Question 12

why is the crucifixion important:

Answer 12

shows his benevolence - loving nature
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.’

shows his humanity
- he suffered as we do (helps us relate to him)

Question 13

why is the resurrection is important:

Answer 13

shows that he is really God. this is because he was omnipotent & rose from the dead

reminds us of the afterlife in the creed, it states ‘we look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.’

Question 14

why was the ascension important:

Answer 14

shows that he is really God. this is because he goes to heaven to be reunited with the Father.

in the creed it says ‘he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.’