RGS Easter Quiz 2025

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent.

How many days before Easter is Ash Wednesday?

• 5

• 40

• 4

• 46

Why do people give something up for Lent?

• To remove guilt for sins from the past gear

• To focus more on God's gifts for us

• To mimic and reflect on Jesus's sacrifices

• So they can balance out with lots of Easter eggs

How did Jesus get to Jerusalem?

• On a camel

• On a donkey

• On a goat

• On Mr. Mullis's motorbike

The day before Jesus died, he and the disciples ate the Last Supper.

What did they eat?

• Hot cross buns

• Eggs

• Bread

• Rabbit stew

Who betrayed Jesus and got him arrested?

• Judas Iscariot

• Pontius Pilot

• Julius Caesar

• King Herod

When the Roman soldiers went to arrest Jesus, what was his reaction?

• He prayed for them

• He healed an injured soldier

• He began sweating blood

• He walked away calmly

At his trial, the Romans couldn't find anything wrong with Jesus. Pontius Pilate wanted to release him.

Whom did the crowds ask for instead?

• Judas Iscariot

• Jesus Barabbas

• Mary Magdalene

• Maximus Decimus Meridius

Whilst Jesus was being tried, his friend Peter denied knowing him.

How many times did he do this?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Seven times

The day Jesus died is called 'Good Friday'.

Why?

• Because it's the start of a long weekend

• Because the weather is often sunny

• Because Jesus also performed a miracle

• Because Jesus's death was an act of love

According to the Gospel of Luke, what were Jesus's very last words on the cross?

• I am thirsty

• I forgive you for what you have done

• Why have you forsaken me?

• Father, into your hands I commit my spirit