Sorrowful Mysteries

Select all that are one of the Sorrowful Mysteries.

• The Carrying of the Cross

• The Resurrection

• The Crucifixion

• The Transfiguration

• The Agony of Jesus in the Garden

Which of the following describes The Carrying of the Cross?

• Since Pilate unjustly ordered Jesus to be crucified, Pilate carried the cross for Jesus

• Peter carried the cross for Jesus because Jesus was considered royalty

• Simon helped Jesus carry the cross since Jesus was to weak from the scourging

• Mary was allowed to help Jesus carry the cross because she was his mother

Which of the following describes The Scourging at the Pillar?

• Pilate was pressured by the crowd to have Jesus scourged and then crucified

• Pilate felt that Jesus was a criminal and Jesus was punished by scourging for his crimes

• Mary and Joseph requested that Jesus be only scourged and not crucified.

• Mary asked Pilate if she could do the scourging herself so she could be gentle with him

Which of the following describes The Agony of Jesus in the Garden?

• Jesus wept and prayed in the Garden because all of the roses in the Garden had died

• Jesus prayed that God's will be done even though he knew that meant his death

• Jesus prayed for his disciples because they could not stay awake and pray with him

• Jesus prayed that he would not be arrested or put to death even though that was God's will

Which of the following describes The Crucifixion?

• Jesus was crucified alone and promised to seek revenge on those who nailed him to the cross

• Jesus was crucified with two others and they both asked Jesus to save himself and them

• Jesus was crucified with two others and they both asked Jesus to forgive them

• Jesus asked God to forgive the soldiers who nailed him to the cross

Which of the following describes The Crowning with Thorns?

• When the crown of thorns was placed on his head Jesus was very angry and began fighting the soldiers

• The soldiers put the crown of thorns on Jesus' head and mocked him saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

• Jesus asked that a crown of thorns be placed on his head since he proclaimed to be King of the Jews

• When the soldiers put the crown of thorns on Jesus' head Mary told Jesus to remove the crown

During which one of the mysteries does Jesus say, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."

• The Agony of Jesus in the Garden

• The Scourging at the Pillar

• The Crowning with Thorns

• The Carrying of the Cross

• The Crucifixion

During which one of the mysteries does Jesus say, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."

• The Agony of Jesus in the Garden

• The Scourging at the Pillar

• The Crowning with Thorns

• The Carrying of the Cross

• The Crucifixion

What is the central theme of the Sorrowful Mysteries?

• Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ

• Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ

• The Lord is Risen!

• The Lord's public ministry