UNIT 3 Triduum

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The special ceremony of the washing of the feet signifies that we follow the example of Jesus’ love and service.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. On Holy Saturday there is a communion service instead of a Mass.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. During the liturgy on Good Friday, new members receive the sacraments of initiation.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The three days of the Easter Triduum are the holiest days of the year.

• True

• False

At the Good Friday service, the celebrants wear the color ______ as a sign of Christ’s death.

Complete each statement. After the Mass on ___________ the altar is stripped and the church is silent.

• Holy Thursday

• Good Friday

• Easter Sunday

• Palm Sunday

Complete each statement. The liturgy we celebrate on Holy Saturday is called the ___________.

• Easter Vigil

• Good Friday Service

• Palm Sunday Mass

• Christmas Eve Service

Match the correct word or phrase that completes each statement. 8. lit during the Easter Vigil to signify the light of Christ

• a Jewish tradition

• the cross

• paschal candle

marking the day from sundown to sundown

• a Jewish tradition

• the cross

• paschal candle

Match the correct word or phrase that completes each statement. 10. a sign of Christ’s suffering and death

• a Jewish tradition

• the cross

• paschal candle