The Annunciation
This angel visited Mary to announce that she would conceive a child.
Who is Gabriel?
Zechariah and Elizabeth were described as being righteous and blameless before this.
Who is God?
Mary's song is often referred to by this Latin name.
What is Magnificat?
Zechariah's prophecy is also known as the "Benedictus," meaning this in Latin.
What is blessed?
This decree from Caesar Augustus led to Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem.
What is a census?
Mary's initial reaction to the angel's message was filled with this.
What is fear?
The people wanted to name John after his father, but Elizabeth insisted on this name.
What is John?
In Mary's song, she exalts the Lord for doing this to the humble and meek.
What is lifting them up?
Zechariah prophesied that his son, John, would go before the Lord in the spirit and power of this Old Testament figure.
Who is Elijah?
The shepherds were told they would find the baby wrapped in these and lying in a manger.
What are cloths?
The town where Mary lived and where the angel appeared to her.
What is Nazareth?
Zechariah was struck mute by the angel until this event occurred.
What is the birth of John the Baptist?
Mary acknowledges that all generations will call her blessed because of this.
What is the Mighty One doing great things for her?
According to Zechariah's prophecy, John would give knowledge of salvation to God's people by the forgiveness of these.
What are their sins?
The angelic announcement to the shepherds included a multitude of these praising God.
What are angels?
Mary's response to the angel's message included the famous words, "Let it be done to me according to" this.
What is your word?
This relative of Mary's played a crucial role in the birth of John the Baptist.
Who is Elizabeth?
Mary mentions that God has helped Israel, fulfilling this promise made to Abraham.
What is remembering mercy to Abraham and his descendants forever?
Zechariah's prophecy speaks of the sunrise from on high, visiting us to give light to those who sit in this.
What is darkness?
This celestial event guided the wise men to the location of Jesus' birth.
What is the star of Bethlehem?
This relative of Mary was also miraculously pregnant when Mary visited her.
Who is Elizabeth?
Zechariah's tongue was loosed, and he began to praise God after writing this name on a tablet.
What is John?
Mary declares that the hungry will be filled, and the rich will be sent away empty, reflecting these themes.
What are social justice and God's mercy?
Zechariah prophesied that John would prepare the way for the Lord, giving knowledge of salvation through the tender mercy of this.
What is our God?
King Herod, disturbed by the news of Jesus' birth, ordered the massacre of all male children in Bethlehem under this age.
What is two years old and under?