My dear Heraldonians, as our Lenten season draws to a quiet close, we move toward the holiest of times, the Easter triduum, and the magnificent beauty of the Lord’s resurrection. I give you a quiz commemorating these days of wonder and beauty.
1) PALM SUNDAY
As Jesus entered Jerusalem, what Jewish word that can be interpreted as either “Save us!” or “Praise and adoration!” did many in the crowd shout out?
- a) “Adonai!”
- b) “Hosanna!”
- c) “Hallal!”
- d) “Kyrie!”
2) HOLY THURSDAY
What part of the Holy Thursday liturgy is called the “mandatum”?
- a) Blessing of the holy oils
- b) Exposure of the Blessed Sacrament for adoration
- c) Washing of the feet
- d) Veneration of the holy cross
3) GOOD FRIDAY
According to tradition, what is the name of the “Good Thief” crucified at the side of Jesus?
- a) Longinus
- b) Simeon
- c) Cornelius
- d) Dismas
4) HOLY SATURDAY
According to church liturgical guidelines, the Easter Vigil must be a “nocturnal” service, meaning it must occur:
- a) After sundown on Holy Saturday
- b) Before midnight on Holy Saturday
- c) During evening prayer on Holy Saturday
- d) Before sunset on Holy Saturday
5) SACRED MUSIC
What is the name of the sacred chant sung at the beginning of the Easter Vigil?
- a) “Nunc Dominus”
- b) “Exultet”
- c) “Laudate Si”
- d) “Tantum Ergo”
6) LITURGICAL CALENDAR I
When does the triduum end?
- a) After the Easter Vigil is concluded
- b) After the last Mass on Easter Sunday
- c) Evening prayer on Easter Sunday
- d) Morning prayer on Easter Monday
7) LITURGICAL CALENDAR II
What is the last day of the Easter season?
- a) Ascension Thursday
- b) Feast of Corpus Christi
- c) Shrove Tuesday
- d) Pentecost Sunday
8) SACRED OBJECTS
After the Easter season is concluded, the paschal candle is normally only lit for which two occasions?
- a) funerals and baptisms
- b) Ordinations and funerals
- c) Funerals and weddings
- d) Weddings and baptisms
Answers: 1) b, 2) c, 3) d, 4) a, 5) b, 6) c, 7) d, 8) a