What is the Holy Triduum

What does the Triduum celebrate?

• The passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The baptism of Jesus Christ

• The birth of Jesus Christ

• The ascension of Jesus Christ

When does the Triduum begin?

• Ash Wednesday

• Easter Sunday

• Holy Thursday Mass

• Good Friday

What is a key ritual on Holy Thursday?

• Lighting of the Easter Fire

• The Washing of the Feet

• The Veneration of the Cross

• Singing of the Exsultet

What does the Washing of the Feet symbolize?

• The apostles' loyalty

• Humble servitude

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The journey of Jesus

What is commemorated on Good Friday?

• The Last Supper

• The Passion and Death of Our Lord

• The baptism of Jesus

• The resurrection of Jesus

What is the purpose of the Veneration of the Cross?

• To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus

• To remember the apostles

• To show reverence for the instrument of Jesus' crucifixion

• To mark the beginning of Lent

What significant event does the Easter Vigil include?

• The Last Supper reenactment

• The Washing of the Feet

• The Veneration of the Cross

• The lighting of the Easter Fire

What does the Exsultet celebrate?

• The birth of Jesus

• The baptism of Jesus

• The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

• The night Jesus Christ rose from the dead

How long does the Easter Vigil service typically last?

• 2-2.5 hours

• 3-3.5 hours

• 1-1.5 hours

• 4-4.5 hours

What is the final celebration of the Triduum?

• The lighting of the Easter Fire

• The Resurrection of our Lord

• The Veneration of the Cross

• The Last Supper