Lent and Easter Trivia

During Lent we pray and fast for 40 days just as ______ did in the desert.

What word means to "turn from sin"?

During Lent we seek to do more good and virtuous acts to make up for the wrong we have done

How long is the season of Lent?

What are the special works we carry out including feeding the hungry and visiting the sick?

What word means Savior?

What is one of the acts we do during Lent in which we give up food or something enjoyable?

Who was the first person to discover Jesus' empty tomb?

During Lent, it is good to spend extra time reading and praying with this holy book?

When was the Last Supper?

The last Sunday of Lent.

How many people were crucified along with Jesus

What is the liturgical color used during the season of Lent?

Who else was crucified alongside Jesus?

What flower is associated with Easter?

The Easter Triduum refers to what?

What word means giving of our time, talent, and treasure for others?

What did John the Baptist ask the people to do in preparation for the coming of Jesus?

On what day was Jesus' resurrection?

'And all because the lady loves..'

After the resurrection, when did Jesus go to Heaven?

How many Stations of the Cross are there?

The Romans, in an effort to mock Jesus, gave him a “crown” of what?

CHOCOLATE SLOGANS!!!- Break Time!!

Who asked Pilate for Jesus' corpse and put it in his own tomb?

What animal was used to represent Easter before the 'Easter Bunny'?

Who was Pontius Pilate?

What does the term “Paschal Mystery” refer to?

What is one way to pray about 5 events that happened at the end of Jesus' life?

What is a way we can prayerfully reflect on 14 things Jesus encountered on journey to Calvalry?

The idea of the Easter bunny originated in which country?

What moved the object in front of the tomb door?

During Lent we are preparing to celebrate the passion, death, and resurrection of ________

What day begins the season of Lent?

Pilate's wife told Pilate to leave Jesus alone. What compelled her to do so?

When he was in the desert, Jesus experienced this

What does Palm Sunday signify?

Where did Jesus go for 40 days to fast and pray before beginning His public ministry?

How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?

On the Fridays of Lent, we don't eat meat - this is in example of _______

Prayer and sacrifice can strengthen us against ____

Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?

'Feel the bubbles'

What Sacrament are we strongly encouraged to attend during the season of Lent?

Who provided the tomb for Jesus’ burial?

In what Sacrament do we experience God's mercy?

The second largest holiday for eating candy is Easter. What is the first?

What was found in the tomb?

Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant to attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?

Through His suffering and death, Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophets showing he was the

Where did Jesus go to be tempted by Satan?

During Lent, our Church/Liturgy has a _____ about it.

What word means to give up something or offer up something?

'Why have cotton when you can have silk'

Which statement was NOT recorded in the Bible that Christ said from the cross?

During Lent, why was Jesus travelling to Jerusalem?

On what day did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem where he was greeted by shouts of Hosanna?

At the beginning of lent, we remember this person who prepared the way for Jesus

In which country is Good Friday kite-flying a famous tradition?

Who did Mary Magdalene think Jesus was when she first saw Him after He had risen?

Two people helped prepare the body of Christ for burial. Who were the names of these people?

What adjective could be used to describe how we decorate the Church during Lent?

Which animal is used in Australia to represent Easter instead of the 'Easter Bunny'?

Random Trivia-Final Round. NO BREAK!!!

'It's not for girls'

'The taste of paradise'

When Jesus entered Jerusalem during what is known as His Triumphal Entry, what animal was He riding on?

The week before Easter

Annually on Easter Monday, the White House hosts an event for children and their parents. What is this event called?

What is the 1st station of the cross?

Judas returned the money to the priests that he was given as the price of betrayal of the Lord and then did what?

How many times did Peter deny Christ after the abandoned the Lord?

Who was the criminal set free so that Jesus would be crucified?

What word means to give something up to make room for God?

Which Holiday does NOT occur during Spring?

How did Judas betray Jesus?

During Lent we try to draw closer to ______

Who was the man compelled to carry the Cross for Jesus

'Get some nuts!'

How many days did Jesus spend in the desert?

On the 4th Sunday of Lent, the priest wears rose colored vestments, and the focus is on joy.

What was the inscription above the cross?

When Jesus died, which of the following things did NOT happen?

 'The lighter way to enjoy chocolate'

Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?

When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?

What was placed in front of the door of the tomb to close it?

Jesus said, "Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of Mine, you did for Me."

'Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside'

How many pieces of silver did Judas trade the life of Jesus for?

According to French tradition, what flies away to Rome and brings back Easter eggs for children?

What is the 4th Sunday of Lent called?

What Mysteries of the Rosary are we encouraged to pray during Lent?

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and ______

How many Gospels are there in the Bible?

During Lent, we try to make a _______ for God.

Lent is the 40-day period prior to Easter. What do the 40 days represent?