paschal mystery

• what word does paschal come from?

  pesach meaning passover
• jesus died at passover
• what is paschal mystery?

  mystery of how jesus death and resurrection can bring salvation to all
• main events

  • last supper
  • betrayal and arrest
  • trial
  • crucifixion
  • resurrection
  • ascension
• what happened at the last supper?

  jesus says ' this is my body and blood' whilst eating with disciples

  this starts mass
• what happened at betrayal and arrest?

  judas betrays jesus with a kiss

  jesus arrested

  peter cuts off ear of soldier and jesus heals it
• what happened at trial?

  pontius pilate tries jesus for treason

  people release barabbas instead of jesus
• what happened at crucifixion?

  jesus made to carry own cross

  crucified between 2 criminals, under sign 'king of jews'

  dies on good friday
• what happened in the resurrection?

  on sunday, women find tomb empty and stone rolled away

  jesus appears to mary and then others

  roams earth for 40 days teaching people
• what happened in ascension?

  cloud covers jesus and he goes up to heaven

  2 angels tell disciples he has ascended
• what is the importance of paschal mystery?

  • death and resurrection proves jesus is son of god
  • guarantees our place in heaven
• quote to show that paschal mystery shows jesus is son of god

  resurrection has given the definitive proof of his divine authority

  catechism
• another quote

  by his death christ liberated us from sin

  catechism
• quote to show paschal mystery guarantees our place in heaven

  jesus gave his life as a ransom for many

  matthew