Stations of the Cross

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stations-of-the-cross

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of stations?Consists of 14 stations
2. What is the inspiration?Derived from imitations of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem
3. Why do people do the Stations of the Cross during Lent?People do the Stations during Lent because Lent is a time for thinking about forgiveness and getting ready for Easter. Walking the Stations helps them feel closer to Jesus and remember his love. It is a special way to practice prayer and reflection.
4. How many pictures are in the Stations of the Cross?There are 14 pictures in the Stations of the Cross. Each one shows a different part of Jesus' journey to the cross. The pictures help people follow the story step by step.

Via Crucis: Latin for 'Way of the Cross', another name for the Stations of the Cross devotion.
Passion of Christ: The theological term encompassing Jesus Christ's suffering, crucifixion, and death.
Lent: A significant period in the Christian liturgical calendar, observed as a time of fasting, repentance, and spiritual preparation.
Mortification of the Flesh: Spiritual practices involving self-denial or discipline to subdue bodily desires and focus on spiritual matters.