Christ appears to St Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
The Risen Jesus first appeared to St Mary Magdalene, in the garden outside his tomb. He told her to share the news of his resurrection with the disciples.
The Resurrection of Christ (Matthew 28:1-20)
The Risen Christ is often shown holding a red cross banner as a symbol of victory over death.
Christ dies upon the cross (John 19:28-30)
Given its significance, the death of Christ is described in detail in all four gospels. From these we learn of Christ's last words.
Christ enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)
Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, with cheering crowds waving palm branches, is celebrated by the Church on Palm Sunday.
St Peter denies Christ (Luke 22:54-62)
After Jesus was arrested, Peter denied knowing him three times. As Jesus had predicted, a cock then crew.
The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
The 'Annunciation' is the official title for the gospel story where the Archangel Gabriel 'announced' to the Virgin Mary that she was to become a mother to Jesus Christ.
Christ is stripped of his garments (John 19:23-24)
The four Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus took his clothes and shared them out between them, leaving him naked.
The Twelve Apostles (Matthew 10:1-15)
Jesus chose twelve of his disciples to be his 'apostles'. These men would specially share in his mission and continue it after his death.
The Election of St Matthias (Acts 1:15-26)
Following the death of Judas Iscariot, St Matthias - who was a disciple of Christ - was elected to take his place as one of the Twelve Apostles.
The Woman of the Apocalypse (Revelation 12:1-6)
The book of Revelation includes a vision of a Woman and her Son who oppose the Devil, which links back to the story of the Fall in Genesis.