Which sequence correctly lists the components of the Paschal Mystery?

Which sequence correctly lists the components of the Paschal Mystery?

• A. Passion, Resurrection, Death, Ascension
• B. Passion, Death, Resurrection, Ascension
• C. Resurrection, Passion, Death, Ascension
• D. Ascension, Resurrection, Passion, Death

Answer: (B)

Understanding the Paschal Mystery means tracing the order of Jesus’ saving work: the Passion covers his suffering that leads to crucifixion; death is the moment he dies on the cross; the Resurrection is his rising from the dead, proving victory over sin and death; and the Ascension completes the work as he returns to the Father and sends the Spirit. The best sequence follows this flow: Passion, Death, Resurrection, Ascension, because each step comes in time after the previous one. A sequence that puts Resurrection before death or Ascension before Resurrection breaks the narrative timeline of these events.

Understanding the Paschal Mystery means tracing the order of Jesus’ saving work: the Passion covers his suffering that leads to crucifixion; death is the moment he dies on the cross; the Resurrection is his rising from the dead, proving victory over sin and death; and the Ascension completes the work as he returns to the Father and sends the Spirit. The best sequence follows this flow: Passion, Death, Resurrection, Ascension, because each step comes in time after the previous one. A sequence that puts Resurrection before death or Ascension before Resurrection breaks the narrative timeline of these events.