The Paschal Mystery
Across
- 4. The supreme good brought forth by God permitting human actions through Christ's sacrifice.
- 6. High priest who argued that it is better for one man to die than for the whole nation to perish.
- 8. Old Testament prophet who foretold the prophecy of the Suffering Servant.
- 9. The Apostle who, along with Judas, is specifically noted for abandoning or denying Jesus.
- 11. Personal hardship that Christians are called to offer up by carrying their Cross in union with Christ.
- 12. The disciple who agreed to betray Jesus to the religious authorities for 30 pieces of silver.
- 14. The primary religious charge brought against Jesus by High Priest Caiaphas and the council.
- 15. Animal image used in Isaiah 53 to describe the Suffering Servant being led to slaughter.
Down
- 1. Those of all times who share responsibility for the Death of Jesus by offending Him through sin.
- 2. What Christ substituted in perfect measure for human disobedience.
- 3. The garden where Jesus prayed, "Take this cup away from me... But not what I will but what you will".
- 5. The prisoner released by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus due to crowd pressure.
- 7. The pillar of the Paschal Mystery representing Christ’s final exaltation to the right hand of the Father.
- 10. Roman governor who symbolically washed his hands to signal his refusal of personal responsibility.
- 13. Term describing Christ's Death as a payment paid to free people from sin.