Jesus Ascends into Heaven

Jesus Ascends into Heaven

Based on Ch. 14 of Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ 5

The Ascension

Imagine the great joy the Apostles felt, knowing that their friend and teacher, their Lord and Saviour, had risen from the dead. For the next 40 days, Jesus continued to appear to them and teach them about the kingdom of God. He also told them to wait in Jerusalem for what God had promised: “‘…you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit…’” (Acts 1:5).

The Apostles wondered if Jesus would stay on Earth, free His people from their Roman rulers, and become their leader. But Jesus knew that His Father’s plan was much bigger. He told the Apostles, “‘…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth…’” (Acts 1:8). Then Jesus ascended into Heaven to be with God the Father.

Multiple Choice

After the resurrection, Jesus continued to appear to his disciples for

• 40 hours

• 40 days

• 40 years

• 4EVER

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Where in the Bible can we read about the experiences of Jesus's followers after his death and resurrection?

• Gospel according to Mark

• Genesis

• Acts of the Apostles

• Psalms

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The feast day that is celebrated 40 days after the resurrection is called

• The Ascension

• Easter

• The Passover

• Pentecost

We profess our beliefs about the Ascension and the second coming of Jesus each time we say:

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end…

and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come.

- NIcene Creed

Ascension is a connection between Earth and Heaven

By the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus was conceived in Mary’s womb. Through that same Spirit, Jesus ascended into Heaven to be with the Father. It might seem like the Ascension ended the presence of Jesus on Earth among His people. But it was actually the beginning of a new relationship. Jesus would now be with us through the Church. The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marked the birth of the Church. Jesus remains with us through the Word, the priesthood, the people of God gathered at church, and the sacraments. He is most perfectly present in the Eucharist.

Jesus’ ascension is a connection between Earth and Heaven. It is a bridge between our earthly lives and eternal life in Heaven. We live in hope that by living a holy life, we will be united with God in Heaven one day.

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Jesus's commandment to his Apostles to love one another is also called

• no joke

• an obvious life choice

• legitness

• the mandatum

Pentecost

In the Parish, we celebrate Pentecost 50 days after Easter Sunday. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit began to work through the Church to continue Jesus’ mission on Earth. The liturgical colour for Pentecost is red, which symbolizes the flames of fire and the power of God.

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We know the meaning of God's message.

• Knowledge

• Understanding

• Piety

• Wisdom

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We have courage to do what is right.

• Piety

• Counsel

• Fortitude

• Fear of the Lord

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We are in awe of God.

• Fear of the Lord

• Piety

• Knowledge

• Understanding

Multiple Select

Which of the following are not gifts of the holy spirit?

• Love

• Wisdom

• Fear

• Understanding

• Counsel

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Which gift of the Holy Spirit helps me to pray and to show devotion to God?

• Counsel

• Piety

• Knowledge

• Fear of the Lord

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Which gift of the Holy Spirit helps me know, love, and live the truths of our faith?

• piety

• counsel

• fortitude

• understanding

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Which gift of the Holy Spirit helps me do the right thing when I am faced with a difficult choice?

• Fortitude

• Wisdom

• Understanding

• Fear of the Lord

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Which gift of the Holy Spirit helps me live out my Baptismal call to follow God’s will for me?

• Knowledge

• Wisdom

• Counsel

• Fortitude

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Which event do we celebrate on Easter Sunday?

• Ascension

• Resurrection

• Pentecost

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Which important event do we celebrate 50 days after Easter?

• Passover

• Ascension

• Pentecost

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Why do we renew our baptismal vows at Easter Vigil?

• to honour the importance of the parishioners' faith

• to honour the presence of the Paschal candle

• to honour our most solemn beliefs about our faith

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What two sacraments did Jesus initiate during the Paschal Triduum?

• Eucharist and Marriage

• Eucharist and Holy Orders

• Holy Orders and Marriage

• Baptism and reconciliation

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How do we know when Easter will be each year?

• It says in the BIble

• The prime minister decides

• The pope decides

• It's based on the lunar cycle and the first day of spring

Multiple Choice

How do we know when Easter will be each year?

• It says in the BIble

• The prime minister decides

• The pope decides

• It's based on the lunar cycle and the first day of spring