PASCHAL MYSTERY

KEY TERMS Paschal

Old Testament type Mystery

I can’t figure it outBecause…

Paschal Mystery events Passion of the Christ

Two meanings

BAPTISM OF JESUS

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS Matthew 3.13-17

Summarize Important elements

Mark 1.9-11Summarize Important elements

Luke 3.21-22Summarize Important elements

John 1.29-34Summarize Important elements

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS Important Elements

The beginning of the GospelPreceded by St John BaptistBlessed Trinity is presentWords from the Voice Jesus answers St JohnUse of waterSt John’s title

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS The baptism of Jesus is on his part the

acceptance and inauguration of his mission as God's suffering Servant. He allows himself to be numbered among sinners; he is already "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world".232 Already he is anticipating the "baptism" of his bloody death.233 Already he is coming to "fulfill all righteousness", that is, he is submitting himself entirely to his Father's will: out of love he consents to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins.234 The Father's voice responds to the Son's acceptance, proclaiming his entire delight in his Son.

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS 235 The Spirit whom Jesus possessed in

fullness from his conception comes to "rest on him".236 Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all mankind. At his baptism "the heavens were opened” 237 - the heavens that Adam's sin had closed - and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Spirit, a prelude to the new creation.

WEDDINGAT

CANA

WEDDING AT CANA Read John 2.1-11 Key elements in the story

Jesus at a weddingWine & Water“Woman”“Do whatever He says”

Show us Jesus (next slide)“Good wine”First miracle (v. 11)

Going deeperAny hints about Jesus’ Passion?

MARY IN THE PASCHAL MYSTERYHail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,our life, our sweetness and our hope.To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;to thee do we send up our sighs,mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate,thine eyes of mercy toward us;and after this our exile,show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

ASSIGNMENT Read 119-124 Workbook 6-10

Study Questions 3-4

THETEMPTATION

OFJESUS

DUE TODAY Hand in Study Questions 3-4 Hand in Study Questions 5-13 Workbook 6-10

Any questions Worksheet answers

Any questions

IN THE DESERT Why does Jesus go into the desert?

Who sends Him there? Why does it make sense that Jesus is

tempted right after He is baptized?He’s just taken on our sinsHe’s on His way to the cross, which includes

suffering for our sins What does Jesus’ temptation show you

about your life in Him?

IN THE DESERT

Type Antitype

Complain about food; given bread

Testing God; trying Moses’ patience

Worships false god (golden calf)

Tempted to eat bread; no complaint

Tempted to test God

Tempted to worship Satan

What does Jesus’ 40 day fast mirror?Type, Antitype

FASTING What does the number 40 represent

Patience, WaitingPreparationRepentance

What was Jesus preparing for? Did He need to repent?

Penance for our sins which He was carrying

TEMPTATIONS When was Jesus tempted by Satan? What temptations did He endure?

For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sinning.

How does Jesus’ temptation mirror the Fall of Adam & Eve?“Did God really say”?Now God invades Satan’s territory

How did Jesus answer each temptation?

FIRST TEMPTATION What was the first temptation? Where is the lie in this temptation?

“If you are the Son of God” God does not need to eat

Is this temptation really about gluttony? It’s about self-sacrifice, obedience, focus

What does Jesus’ answer to Satan mean? Depend upon God; He satisfies completely Jesus is “Word of God” and “bread from Heaven”

How does Jesus do better than the children of Israel? It’s not all about food for the stomach

FIRST TEMPTATION 12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not

all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,”[e] but I will not be enslaved by anything. 13 “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food”—and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. (1 Cor 6.12-14)

SECOND TEMPTATION What is the second temptation? Where is the lie in this temptation?

The angels will catch God?Misuse of Scripture to tempt/try/test God

What is this temptation really about?Faith, trustAvoiding suffering

What was the devil implying about Jesus’ suffering? Jesus need not suffer; suffering is

meaningless What is Jesus’ answer to Satan?

THIRD TEMPTATION What was the third temptation? Where is the lie in this temptation?

Does the devil really have anything to give?Does Jesus not have all authority on earth?

Is the temptation really about riches?Turning from His FatherDoing His own will, not the Father’s willHis kingdom is of this world

What is Jesus’ answer to Satan?

TEMPTATIONS What was the overriding idea behind all

three temptations? Jesus doesn’t need to suffer for sins; no

need for the crossNot be who Jesus really is

Do the disciples tempt Jesus just as the devil did?Read Matthew 16.21-23

What is Peter afraid of?What is Peter’s “fallen” logic?

TEMPTATIONS What was the temptation in the Garden?

Matthew 26.36-46 What is Jesus’ response? How does Pilate tempt Jesus?

Read John 18.33-40; 19.6-11 What is Pilate afraid of? What does Jesus understand about his

mission that the devil, Peter and others do not?

TEMPTATIONS What are the two ways the devil tempts

peopleLie; deceptionFear

Fear of death

What is the consequence of surrendering to the devil?Why is it called “mortal sin”?Examples: Judas, Peter

How do we follow Jesus through temptation?Read Matthew 16.24-28; Read Matthew

26.39

DUE TOMORROW Read 124-130 Workbook 11-12

TRANS-FIGURATION

OFJESUS

TRANSFIGURATION What is the Transfiguration of Jesus?

Read Luke 9.28-36 Who are the main characters? Why Moses and Elijah? What did they talk with Jesus about?

See also Luke 9.22-25 Where is the Trinity in this story? How is this episode similar to the

episode about Jesus’ baptism? What does this story show you about

you?

TRANSFIGURATION What does it mean that Jesus “glowed”?

When is another time when Jesus is what as light or “glows”?

What was the reaction of the disciples?Why were they scared?

In the Transfiguration, Jesus manifests His divinity. Is this common in the Gospels?Generally, Jesus’ divinity is veiled by His

humanityHe “hides” His glory so that we are not

overwhelmed

JESUS’ GLORY Why do you think Jesus did not “glow”

or show His glory or divinity to others? Is Jesus here to “wow” us into believing in

Him?Does He simply want to be our super hero?

How did Jesus attract people without “glowing”?“20 And he closed the book, and gave it back

to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth” (Lk 4)

JESUS’ GLORY The Transfiguration is about Jesus

showing His glory. What is the ultimate sign of Christ’s

glory?A few weeks before His arrest, Jesus said,

“The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.” To what is Jesus referring?

On the night He gave the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of man glorified, and in him God is glorified.” (Jn 13.31)

GOD’S GLORY IN YOU How does Jesus veil His divinity in the

Sacraments? Why?

If we saw the “fire” that God is when we receive the Sacraments, we would not baptize our children or receive the Eucharist.

What do we receive in the Eucharist?Body & Blood, Soul & Divinity

What does this mean for us? Does God really live in us?

GOD’S GLORY IN YOU The Eucharist creates an intimate union

in your soul. The Lord actually lives or dwells in you. 23 Jesus said “If a man loves me, he will keep

my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”

ASSIGNMENT Study Questions 14-21

Won’t collect this until Monday. So, Edgar, you can now do a really good job (and actually get it done!)

Read 131-138 Workbook 13-17

NEW COMMANDMENT What does God’s glory in you look like?

How does it act?Read John 15.1-14What analogy does Jesus use talk about His

glory living in you?What “fruit” does His glory in you produce?What is “my commandment”? How is it manifested?

What example does Jesus give of the “new commandment?”Read John 13.1-15

NEW COMMANDMENT The “new commandment” is really the

old commandment, summarized in one word. What is that one word? Jesus said, “A new commandment I give to

you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

NEW COMMANDMENT Jesus never asks us to do what He has

not already done for us. Where do you see the “new commandment”

in Jesus’ life? Does “lay down his life for his friends” refer

to only one event in Jesus’ life? Jesus never asks us to do something

without giving us the grace to do it.Where does Jesus give us the grace to fulfill

the “new commandment”?

THE LAST SUPPER How was the Last Supper an anticipation

of Christ’s Passion?What is the same in both?

Why is the Eucharist God’s greatest gift to his Church and mankind?What is the Eucharist?Why is the Eucharist’s gift the greatest gift?

Recall John 15.1-14. What does the Eucharist give us the grace to do?

CHRIST’SPASSION

ANDDEATH

AGONY IN THE GARDEN Read Matthew 26.36-46

Context (day, time, before/after) What is the “Agony in the Garden”?

What does Jesus do there? What do the disciples do?What happens physically to Jesus? Why?First Sorrowful Mystery

Why is Jesus in agony in the Garden?“He Himself knew what was in man”

What did Jesus pray for?

AGONY IN THE GARDEN What was “The Last Temptation”? What does Jesus’ acceptance of the

“cup” signify? How do we avoid temptation to shrink

from taking up our cross (mortification of the flesh)?“Watch and pray”

SUFFERING SERVANT Why is it appropriate to refer to Christ

as a Suffering Servant? In what ways did Jesus suffer?

PhysicallyPsychologicallyMorally

Read the following. Find the words that indicate the ways Jesus suffered.

SUFFERING SERVANTI am a worm and no man; scorned by men and despised by the people. All who see me mock at me.I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of join; my heart is like wax.I can count all my bones—they stare and gloat over me.

He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces.He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities.He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth.

SUFFERING SERVANT Why did Jesus suffer? Consider these words: “No one takes

[my life] from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”What do these words imply?

Free choice to suffer Control on when He will suffer

How does Jesus show solidarity with those who are tempted? With those who suffer?

How do we “offer up” our suffering to Jesus?

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK Overview

Jesus enters on Sunday Jesus teaches on Monday & Tuesday Judas makes the deal to betray on

Wednesday (Tuesday night) Wednesday – Silent DayLast Supper on Thursday Good Friday begins Thursday night and

ends with Jesus’ crucifixion Holy Saturday: Jesus descends to hell Jesus rises on Sunday

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK HOLY FRIDAY (Good Friday)

Matthew 26 & 27; Mark 14 & 15; Luke 22 & 23; John 18 & 19

OverviewBegins on Thursday when the sun goes

down (6 p.m.) and ends on Friday at the same time (6 p.m.)

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 6-9 p.m.

In the Upper RoomJesus

eats meal with the twelve washes disciples’ feet Names Judas as betrayer Institutes Eucharist (Lord’s Supper) Judas departs Foretells Peter’s betrayal Preaches lengthy homily (Jn 14-16)

Ends with prayer and hymn (Jn 17)

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 9-11 p.m.

In the Garden of GethsemaneJesus

prays is betrayed by Judas heals ear which Peter cut off arrested by Sanhedrin guards and taken to

house of High Priest for trial

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE Midnight to 6 a.m. At the temple (High Priest’s house) First Trial (ecclesiastical trial)

Judge: First: Annas while Sanhedrin gathers Official: Caiphas & Sanhedrin

Charge: False Prophet, Blasphemy Jesus claims to be God

Jesus’ AnswerVerdict: GuiltyPunishment: Death by stoning

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY Other Items during the Temple Trial

Jesus is condemned and abusedPeter denies/betrays Jesus Judas hangs himself

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 6-8 a.m. At the Praetorium (Pilate’s Palace) Second Trial (State)

Judge: Pontius Pilate (governor)Charge: TreasonJesus’ AnswerVerdict

Not Guilty by Pilate Not Guilty by Herod

Punishment: ScourgingPunishment: Crucifixion

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE Other

Jesus is taken to HerodJesus is scourged and abusedCrowds’ three cries

“Crucify Him” “We have no king but Caesar” “His Blood be on us and on our children”

Pilate washes his handsJesus is turned over to be crucified

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 8-9 a.m. Way of the Cross

Jesus carries His cross through Jerusalem to Golgotha

OtherSimon of CyreneSt. VeronicaWomen weeping Jesus sees His mother

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE Jesus arrives at Golgotha

Golgotha – Place of the Skull Place of death (where criminals are

executed) Some think the rock formation looks like a

skull Jewish tradition: the place where Adam was

buried (p. 243; Danke Herr Fryz) If true, Jesus’ blood soaks down onto the skull

of Adam to redeem him first

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 9 a.m. – Noon Jesus on the Cross

Crucifixion Jesus speaks three statements

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE Noon until 3 p.m. Jesus on the Cross

Darkness covers the earth (noon – 3) Jesus speaks four statements

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK JESUS ON THE CROSS Jesus’ Last Words (Statements)

Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.    

Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise.    

John 19:26,27 Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!   

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK JESUS ON THE CROSS Jesus’ Last Words (Statements)

Matt 27:46 And about the ninth hour (noon) Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

John 19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.    

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK JESUS ON THE CROSS Jesus’ Last Words (Statements)

Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:

John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 3 p.m. Jesus on the Cross

Jesus dies (3 p.m.) Earthquake Temple veil torn Graves open with saints rising from the dead

(harrowing of hell)

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY TIMELINE 3 – 6 p.m.

Legs of thieves brokenJesus’ side is pierced by St Longinus; out

comes blood and water (Jn 19.34)Passover lambs are sacrificed (slain) in

the templeJesus is buried by Joseph of Arimethea &

NicodemusAt the request of the Jewish leadership,

Pilate grants a guard and sets a seal on the tomb of Jesus

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK QUESTION: Why Jesus was Crucified?

The Sanhedrin had every right to execute Jesus by stoning Him to death

The Sanhedrin thought that death by stoning was too good for Jesus

So they brought Jesus to Pilate on purpose, in order to have Him crucified.

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK Why Was Jesus Crucified?

It is torture It is humiliating

Criminal hangs naked Criminal is able to be mocked Jesus is numbered among the worst criminals

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK Why was Jesus Crucified?

Key: “Cursed is everyone who hangs from a tree” Refers to those who hang themselves, and those

who are hanged Sanhedrin’s Curse: No one can speak the name

of one who hangs from a tree Sanhedrin’s Statement: Jesus is not the

Messiah, not the blessed one from God, not the Son of the Blessed

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK QUESTION: Is the Last Supper a

Passover Meal?Passover was on SaturdayThe Sanhedrin could not gather on the

Passover Ritual impurity

Not a Seder Meal

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK What did Jesus eat with His Disciples?

Answer provided by Pope Benedict XVI Jesus knew that He would not eat the

Passover (Luke 22) Jesus had a “farewell meal” (Last Supper)

Did not follow the usual Seder/Passover rulesHe gave Himself as the true Lamb Jesus started a new Passover called the

Eucharist

JESUS’ HOLY WEEK HOLY SATURDAY

Jesus lies in a sealed tomb Jesus descends into hell

To proclaim triumph over SatanTo break open the gates of hellTo set free those whom Satan held captive

in death (harrowing of hell)

ASSIGNMENT Study Questions 22-25 pass forward

now, Eddie Read 144-151 Workbook 19-24; 25-29

THE KENOSIS What does the word “Kenosis” mean?

ἐκένωσεν = aorist (past) tense of κενόω What does it mean that Jesus “emptied

Himself”? How do these words talk about Jesus’

kenosis?“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus

Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” (2 Cor 8.9)

THE KENOSIS Read Philippians 2.5-11 What is the humility of Christ?

Is it humiliating to be human? If not, what does St Paul mean?What is the other humbling that Christ

undergoes? Does Jesus humble Himself willingly, or

it is forced upon Him? What is the Father’s response to Jesus’

kenosis?What does “exalt” mean?

THE KENOSIS How do we “empty” ourselves? Does the Father also lift up others (or

us) when we empty ourselves?Read Luke 1.51-53Read 1 Sam 2.4-8Luke 18.9-14Luke 14.7-11Luke 6.20-23

THE KENOSIS Did Christ ever use his divinity for his

personal benefit? What was the last act of Christ’s kenosis

or emptying? How do the kenosis and the

Resurrection relate to each other?

FREELY & WILLINGLY IMPORTANT: Jesus willingly suffered, sacrificed

Himself, emptied Himself and died. How do these words show that?

“My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.”

“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays

down his life for the sheep. … For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again; this charge I have received from my Father.”

DESCENT INTO

HADES

THE LORD’S SABBATH What day is the Sabbath day? What did God the Father do on this day

in the beginning? What did Jesus do on this day after His

crucifixion? What is Hades? What is Sheol? What is the “bosom of Abraham”? How is “hell” (Gehenna) different from

“hell” (Hades)?

DESCENDED INTO HELL What happens at death? Did Jesus descend into hell in His body,

or just with His soul?“For You will not leave my soul in hell, / Nor

will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption” (Ps 16)

Why did Jesus descend into hell?Read 1 Peter 3.18-19Answer 1: to proclaim the Gospel to the

souls or spirits in hellAnswer 2: to release the Old Testament

saints

DESCENDED INTO HELL Why did Jesus descend into hell?

The Gospel was preached to the dead. Christ went down into the depths of death so that "the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.”(CCC)

The descent into hell brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfilment. This is the last phase of Jesus' messianic mission. (CCC)

The spread of Christ's redemptive work to all men of all times and all places, for all who are saved have been made sharers in the redemption. (CCC)

Jesus did not descend into hell to deliver the damned, nor to destroy the hell of damnation, but to free the just who had gone before him. (CCC)

THE RESURRECTION

HE IS RISEN! What is “The Resurrection” story?

Read Matthew 28.1-10Read Mark 16.1-8Read Luke 24.1-12Read John 20.1-10

When did Jesus rise from the dead? What happened when He rose?

EarthquakeStone rolled awayGuards “like dead men”

HE IS RISEN! Who are the two men that spoke? What did they say? Who heard the news first? What words did they remind the women of? What evidence did the angels show the

women to demonstrate that Jesus was risen? Who did the women tell? What did they think about what they heard? What did Peter & John do to check out the

women’s story?

HE IS RISEN! What does it mean when we say that

the Resurrection was an historical event?Real, truly happenedNot a myth or fable or fictionNot a hope or wish based on hysteriaNot a symbol of new beginnings or renewed

strength

JESUS&

THOMAS

RECOGNIZING JESUS What happens when people confront the

Resurrection? What happens when the resurrected Jesus meets people?Read John 20.11-18Read Luke 24.13-35Read John 20.19-29Read John 21.1-14

What do all these stories have in common?How do the people react to the Gospel, or to

seeing Jesus?When do they recognize Jesus?

RECOGNIZING JESUS How many people saw Jesus after He

arose? 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance

what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.

RECOGNIZING JESUS What did no one see concerning the

Resurrection?WhenHowWhere Jesus went

How can we come to know the Lord? They told what had happened on the road,

and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. (Lk 24)

Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” (Jn 20)

RECOGNIZING JESUS Where does the Lord make Himself

available to us now?Eucharist – Body of ChristChurch – Body of Christ

How can the resurrected Lord be known and available to us?Because of His resurrection, Jesus

transcends space and time. He walked through walls, and was instantly in one place or the next. In the same way, He can be with all in all times and places within His Body (Eucharist & Church).

JESUSORDAINING

THEAPOSTLES

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION What is the Gospel?

Gospel = Good News Why is the resurrection of Jesus

important?Read 1 Cor 15.1-28Write the three most important points that

St Paul makes Why must we believe in the

Resurrection?See 1 Cor 15.1-2; 17-19

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION What event manifests the essence of

the Gospel?For I delivered to you as of first importance

what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures. (1 Cor 15.3-4)

Why is it important that Jesus appeared to so many people?

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION Why must we confess that Jesus rose

from the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then

Christ has not been raised; if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. (1 Cor 15.13-14)

What is our condition if Jesus did not rise? If Christ has not been raised, your faith is

futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most to be pitied. (1 Cor 15.17-19)

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION What does it mean that Jesus is the

“first fruits”? What does Jesus’ resurrection bring to

humans?1 Cor 15.21-22

What does Jesus’ resurrection do to death and Satan?1 Cor 15.24-26

Who is the archetypical (model) human that demonstrates the benefit of Christ’s resurrection?

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION So how must we see the resurrection of

Jesus?HINT: Christ is risen from the dead,

trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life. (Eastern Easter hymn)

Which persons manifest the greatest faith in the Resurrection?

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION What is the first fruit or grace or benefit

of the resurrection?Read John 20.19-23

Why does Jesus breathe on the Apostles?

What authority, right or power did Jesus give His Apostles?What are the exact words Jesus says?

How are they changed from disciples to Apostles?What is an Apostle?

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION Is there any sin that cannot be forgiven?

Jesus said, “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

And whoever says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.” (Mt 12.30-32)

What do these words mean?

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION How is God’s forgiveness distributed or

administered in the Church today?Which Sacraments in particular?

Did Peter need to be forgiven? How was he forgiven?Read John 21.15-19

Why does Jesus ask Peter three times if Peter loves Jesus?

What shows that Jesus forgives Peter?

ASSIGNMENT TEST ON THURSDAY (NOV 7) Read 154-158 (due Tuesday) Workbook 32-33 (due Tuesday) St Qu 42-47 (due Tuesday) St Qu 48-56 (due Wed) Vocab (due Wed)

ASCENSION&

PENTECOST

THE ASCENSION What is the Ascension?

What does the word “ascend” mean?Read Luke 24.50-53 & Acts 1.1-11

How many days after His Resurrection did Jesus ascend into heaven?What does “40” mean?

What did Jesus do during the 40 days?Read Matt 28.16-20Read Mark 16.14-20

When was Jesus’ body fully glorified?What event does the Ascension remind you

of?

THE ASCENSION Why does it say that Jesus was “seated

at the right hand of the Father”? What does this mean?

What good is Jesus’ ascension for us? Just as all humanity was redeemed by Jesus’

death, and all humanity will be raised because of Jesus’ resurrection, we now have the hope of having our bodies glorified and living with the Father

Jesus can now be everywhere, at all times and in all places, in the Eucharist

10 DAYS What did the disciples “do” during the

10 days between Our Lord’s Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit? Why?Read Acts 1.12-26

Who was with them? What is a “novena”? What mission did Jesus give the

Apostles before He ascended?Did they do this immediately, or did they

wait a while? When will this mission be completed?

PENTECOST What do we learn from the Apostles

about being receptive (open) to the Holy Spirit? What do we need to be receptive?

What is Pentecost? OT: Giving of the Ten Commandments

(Decalogue) NT: Read Acts 2.1-13

What alerted the Apostles & disciples to the presence of the Holy Spirit?

What two things attracted the crowd? What was this crowd?