What event do Christians remember on Palm Sunday, and why did the people welcome Jesus with palm branches?

At the Holy Thursday celebration of the Last Supper, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet.
Why do you think He did this, and what does it teach us about leadership and service?

Why do you think the Church calls the day Jesus died Good Friday, even though it was a very painful and tragic event?

During Holy Week, what is one way you could grow closer to Jesus through prayer, kindness, or sacrifice?

The disciples were afraid and many ran away when Jesus was arrested.
What might you have felt or done if you had been there?

How does the Resurrection on Easter change the meaning of the events that happened earlier in Holy Week?

Prayer to Jesus Crucified

Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus

while before Your face I humbly kneel and,

with burning soul,

pray and beseech You

to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments

of faith, hope, and charity;

true contrition for my sins,

and a firm purpose of amendment.

While I contemplate,

with great love and tender pity,

Your five most precious wounds,

pondering over them within me

and calling to mind the words which David,

Your prophet, said to You, my Jesus:

"They have pierced My hands and My feet,

they have numbered all My bones."