The Easter Triduum summarizes the ceremonies and events of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. On Holy Thursday, Jesus shares the Last Supper with his disciples and washes their feet. Good Friday commemorates Jesus' crucifixion, where he wore a crown of thorns and was nailed to the cross. On Easter Sunday, Mary Magdalene and others discover Jesus' empty tomb, as he had resurrected from the dead. The document provides details of the ceremonies that Catholics observe during these important days recalling Jesus' last days and resurrection.

1. The Easter Triduum
Ceremonies
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday
Vigil Mass and Bibliography
By Benjamin Brown 7.1

2. Holy Thursday
Jesus had a very important meal with his disciples called The
Last Supper
What Happened to Jesus:
Jesus shared a feast with his disciples and told them that
someone had betrayed him. They also had the body and blood
(Bread and Wine) of Jesus Christ. He washed their feet for them.
Ceremony
In this Ceremony, people are chosen to get their feet washed by
the priest who represents Jesus at the last supper
Catholics Remember this day as when Jesus had the supper with
his disciples

3. Ho ly Thursday
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4. Good Friday
Good Friday is a day were we remember what Jesus did for us
What Happened To Jesus
Jesus was crucified on the cross and Mary stood beside him
crying. Jesus had to wear a crown made of thorns and he was
nailed up against the cross
Ceremony
In the morning, the stations of the cross are held and in the
afternoon, a ceremony is held where people can come up and
kiss or/and hug the cross.
Catholics remember this day as when jesus was crucified

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6. Easter Saturday Vigil
Mass
Ceremony
In this ceremony we light the easter candle and
everybody in the crowd get a candle. After Everybody
has got the bread and wine they follow the priest into a
room and they put the bread in a special place called
Tabernacle

7. Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Represents The Day Jesus Resurrected from the
dead
What Happened To Jesus
Mary and Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found that Jesus
was not there. An angel came down from heaven and told them
that Jesus was resurrected. They ran to tell the disciples and
they started to run to the tomb and jesus was there. He told them
not to be afraid. For he has risen.
Catholics Celebrate Easter Sunday by going the night before to
the vigil or by going in the morning to the mass. On this day
people spend time with their families and eat or give Chocolate
Easter eggs as a sign of new life

8. Bibliography
Music-Behold The Cross- Gary Pinto
Interview Cathy Brown 1 March
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