Commemoration of the final days of the story of the death and ResurrectionResurrection That Jesus rose from the dead, thus conquering death, and that everyone will rise from the dead for the Last Judgement is a central Christian belief. of JesusJesus (Greek form of Hebrew 'Joshua' meaning 'Yahweh [God] is salvation') Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded mainly in the Four Gospels although he is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus (c. 37-c.100) and the Roman historian Tacitus (c.110).. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last SupperLast Supper The Passover meal Jesus eats with his Disciples before his betrayal and arrest, at which he institutes the Eucharist/Holy Communion/Mass. (Christ’s sharing of the PassoverPassover Jewish spring festival celebrating the deliverance of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt (see Exodus 12, where the Israelites were told by God to kill a lamb per household and mark the doorway with its blood, so that their homes would be 'passed over' when God struck down the first-born of the Egyptians). According to the Gospels, it was at the Passover meal before his death (the Last Supper) that Christ instituted the Eucharist, comparing himself to a sacrificial lamb whose blood would save sinners (see Matthew 26: 26-9). Meal with his disciples) at which he instituted the EucharistMass (Also called the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Lord's Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest, recalling the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper and commemorating the sacrifice which he offered for the sins of mankind on the cross. In the medieval Church the Mass was celebrated daily; it was also offered for the souls of the dead, washed the disciples’ feet and commanded that that they should love one another as he loved them. Good FridayGood Friday Day commemorating the Crucifixion of Christ. Observed by some as a day of fasting, abstinence and penance is the day commemorating the CrucifixionCrucifixion Execution by nailing or binding to a cross. Used frequently in the Roman Empire. The crucifixion of Jesus, recorded in all four Gospels, is believed by Christians to have made salvation available to humankind of Christ. On Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. A vigil was kept in preparation for Easter day and the Paschal candle was lit a vigilVigil Nocturnal service of prayer. Frequently held on the eve of a festival. is kept in preparation for Easter SundayEaster Sunday Day on which the Resurrection of Christ was celebrated. and the Paschal candlePaschal Candle A large candle lit during the Easter vigil of Holy Saturday and placed on or near the altar until Pentecost. is lit. On Easter Sunday the Resurrection is celebrated