Chapter Five
Jesus and the Paschal Mystery
Pgs. 111-133
1. What was the purpose of the Passover Seder, at which Jesus celebrated the Last Supper? On what day of the year do Christians now remember the Last Supper?
2. What did Jesus do when he blessed the bread and the wine at the Last Supper?
3. What do Catholics believe about the meaning of the Eucharist?
4. In John�s account of the Last Supper we get another glimpse of Jesus� great love. During the meal Jesus got up from the table and did something very unusual to the Apostles. (a) What did he do? (b) What was he trying to tell them, and us?
5. Summarize the evidence that supports Jesus' Resurrection.
6. What is the meaning of the Paschal Mystery?
7. How is Jesus death on the cross and his Resurrection like an exodus for us?
8. In Christian symbolism, why is Jesus known as the Lamb of God?
9. How is Jesus with us today?
Key Reflection:
How have you experienced the Paschal Mystery in your life?
Vocabulary:
* Last Supper * Holy Thursday * Seder * Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday
* chief priests *Resurrection * Paschal Mystery * Lamb of God