START Stations of the Cross Go back 1 VI I Move ahead 2 V Move ahead 2 II III Go back 1 IV
XIV Go back 1 XIII Move ahead 2 VII XII Move ahead 1 IX VIII XI X Go back 1
Stations of the Cross Directions: The objective of the game is to go through all 14 Stations of the Cross by answering questions about each station. The player spins the spinner and follows the directions. If the player spins Next Station they move to the next station. If the player lands on a space with directions on it, they must follow them. The players must go to each and every station (even if they spin 2 and only need 1, they have to stop at the station). The player cannot pass a station until they answer a question about it. The questions are on a question sheet that is divided into the 14 stations. The teacher will ask a question from the list about that station that the player landed on. If they are correct, on their next turn they spin the spinner. If the player misses the question, on their next turn they do not spin the spinner, but they must take their turn and answer a question about the station before they can move on. The first person to move around the board and answer questions correctly on all 14 stations, wins.
Copy and cut out the spinner wheel and spinner. Glue spinner wheel to cardboard and laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make it last. To make a strong and simple spinner, cut it out of a plastic lid. Attach the spinner to the spinner wheel with a brass fastener. Be sure to not fasten the spinner down too tightly so it will spin properly. Lose A Turn Move Ahead 2 Next Station Next Station Move Ahead 1 Lose A Turn
Stations of the Cross Questions: I What happens to Jesus? Jesus is condemned to death. Who condemns Jesus to die? Pontius Pilot What did Pilot do to show that he did not want to be involved with the events? He washed his hands. Who did the people choose to be set free? Barabbas, the murderer. Pontius Pilate asked the people What shall I do with Jesus? And what did the people say? Crucify him, crucify him! What happened to Jesus before he was put to death? He was whipped. The guards took Jesus away and dressed him in what? A purple robe. What did the soldiers put on Jesus head? A crown of thorns. The soldiers laughed and jeered at Jesus. What did they say to him? Hail, King of the Jews. Who was Caiaphas? The High Priest. II What happens to Jesus? Jesus takes us His cross. What does Jesus take or accepts? His cross What do the guards give to Jesus to carry? A huge wooden cross. III What happens to Jesus? He falls for the first time. Why did Jesus fall? He was tired and weak from the beatings. Who was pushing Jesus? The soldiers. Why were they rushing Jesus? They had to finish as soon as possible. IV What happens to Jesus? He meets His mother. Who does Jesus meet? His blessed mother. Does Jesus speak to his mother? No Does Mary speak to Him? No Jesus did not say a word, but what did he do? Looked into the eyes of his mother.
V What happens to Jesus? Simon helps Jesus carry the cross. Who helps Jesus carry the cross? Simon A soldier made a man carry the cross for Jesus. Who was this man? Simon Why did the soldiers make Simon carry the cross for Jesus? Because it did not look like Jesus was going to make it. Where was Simon from? Cyrene Who was with Simon? His two sons, Alexander and Rufus. VI What happens to Jesus? Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. Who offers her veil to Jesus? Veronica What is done with the veil? His face is wiped with it. What was left on the veil? The imprint of his face. VII What happens to Jesus? He falls for the second time. Why did he fall? They were going uphill and he was weak. What did the soldiers do to Jesus when he fell? They whipped and mocked him. Jesus couldn t get up so who helped him? A soldier. VIII What does Jesus do? He consoles the women of Jerusalem. Who does Jesus console? The women of Jerusalem. What were the women doing? They were crying. What did Jesus say to them? "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me; weep rather for yourselves and for your children" (Luke 23:27-31). IX What happens to Jesus? He falls for the third time. What do they do to Jesus when he falls? They laugh and mock him. The soldiers push him. Jesus rises and makes his way to his final destination which is where? The Place of the Skull - Golgotha
X What happens to Jesus? Jesus is stripped of his garments. What did the executioners take from Jesus? They strip him of his garments. Why did the inner garments stick to Jesus flesh? Because of all the deep cuts on his skin and the dried blood. Who tore the inner garments off Jesus so roughly that the skin came with them? The soldiers. The soldiers cast lots for what? Jesus clothes. XI What happens to Jesus? Jesus is nailed to the cross. What is Jesus nailed to? A huge wooden cross. What did they nail to the cross? Jesus hands and feet. XII What happens to Jesus? Jesus dies on the cross. What did the sign above Jesus head say? Jesus of Nazareth. King of the Jews. They set up Jesus cross between what? Two other crosses. Who were on the other crosses? Two thieves. At noon, it grew strangely dark for about how long? 3 hours. Who did Jesus ask to take care of Mary, his mother? John Where was Jesus crucified? Place of the Skull or in Hebrew, Golgotha. How many hours did it take for Jesus to die on the cross? 3 What time did Jesus die? Around three o clock. Jesus said "I am thirsty" (Jn 19,28), and a soldier went running and offered him what? Wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. (Mk 15,23). The robbers that were crucified with him started arguing between themselves about Jesus, and what did Jesus say to one of them? "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise" (Lk 23,43 ). When Jesus looked up, what did he say? My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Luke 23:44-46. Those under the cross heard him whisper "Father, into your hands- I commit my spirit." (Lk 23,46). What happened to Jesus after he said, "It is finished"? He died. What happened as soon as Jesus died? The ground shook and the curtain in the Temple ripped from top to bottom. After Jesus died, several things happened. What did a Roman soldier say? This man really was the Son of God.
XIII What happens to Jesus? Jesus is taken down from the cross. What did the soldiers do to speed up the death of the two thieves? They broke their legs causing them to suffocate. Why did the soldiers receive orders to get rid of the dead bodies before sunset? Because the Jews did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath and they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down. (Jn 19,31). To make sure Jesus was dead, what did a soldier do? He thrust a spear into Jesus side. Who went to the Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate and asked to be allowed to take Jesus away for burial? A rich man from Arimathea, called Joseph. Who took Jesus down from the cross? Joseph and Nicodemus. Whose arms did they place Jesus in? His mother. Jesus body was wrapped in spices and what else? Linen cloth. XIV What happens to Jesus? Jesus is laid in the tomb. Where did they take Jesus body? To a tomb. Who donated the tomb? Joseph from Arimathea. Who asked Pontius Pilate to put guards on the tomb? Jewish leaders. (The members of the Sanhedrin.) Why were soldiers put at the tomb to guard it? They were afraid that someone might try to steal the body and claim that Jesus had come alive again.