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What is the etymological origin of the word 'Easter'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'Easter'?
- From the name of a pagan goddess
- From the Latin word for 'resurrection'
- From the Hebrew word for 'passover'
- From the Old English word for 'East' (correct)
What is the significance of the Paschal Candle in the Easter Vigil?
What is the significance of the Paschal Candle in the Easter Vigil?
- It represents the Virgin Mary
- It is a symbol of the Holy Spirit
- It symbolizes the darkness of sin
- It represents the divine light of Christ (correct)
What is the duration of the Easter season in the liturgical calendar?
What is the duration of the Easter season in the liturgical calendar?
- 40 days
- 50 days (correct)
- 8 days
- 30 days
What is the name of the nun who had a vision from Jesus in 1931, leading to the celebration of Divine Mercy?
What is the name of the nun who had a vision from Jesus in 1931, leading to the celebration of Divine Mercy?
What is the significance of the Easter Vigil in the liturgical calendar?
What is the significance of the Easter Vigil in the liturgical calendar?
What is the historical context in which the message of Divine Mercy became urgent?
What is the historical context in which the message of Divine Mercy became urgent?
What is symbolically represented by the sun rising in the East?
What is symbolically represented by the sun rising in the East?
What is the role of the Paschal Candle in the Easter Vigil?
What is the role of the Paschal Candle in the Easter Vigil?
What is the significance of the 8-day period following Easter Sunday?
What is the significance of the 8-day period following Easter Sunday?
What is the culmination of the Easter season in the liturgical calendar?
What is the culmination of the Easter season in the liturgical calendar?
What is the context in which the message of Divine Mercy became particularly urgent?
What is the context in which the message of Divine Mercy became particularly urgent?
What is the significance of the number 50 in the context of Easter?
What is the significance of the number 50 in the context of Easter?
What is the relationship between the Easter Vigil and the sacraments?
What is the relationship between the Easter Vigil and the sacraments?
What is the role of the Church on the holy night of the Easter Vigil?
What is the role of the Church on the holy night of the Easter Vigil?
What is the significance of the Octave of Easter in relation to the initial day of Easter?
What is the significance of the Octave of Easter in relation to the initial day of Easter?
What is the significance of the pure beeswax used in the Easter candle?
What is the significance of the pure beeswax used in the Easter candle?
