O Come, All Ye Faithful
St. Nicholas
Number of weeks in Advent
Four
Number of purple candles in an Advent wreath
Three
Told Mary she was going to give birth to Jesus
Angel Gabriel
The liturgical color of Advent
Purple
We celebrate that Mary was conceived without sin on this Feast Day
Immaculate Conception
People often use this to count down the days until Christmas
Advent calendar
Advent wreaths are circular to remind us of this
God's love is unending
Jesus was born in this town
Bethlehem
During Advent, we prepare for this
The coming of Jesus Christ
December 12
Liturgical season after Advent
Christmas
True or False: The Advent wreath originated from a pagan tradition
True
Joseph was told in a _____ that Mary would have a baby
Dream
Means 'God with us'
Emmanuel
Our Lady gave these to Juan Diego as a sign for the Bishop
Roses
True or False: Advent is the end of the liturgical year
False
A pink candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent. What is another name for this day?
Gaudete Sunday
Epiphany
The four weeks of Advent have different themes. These are:
Hope, peace, joy, and love
St. Lucy
In the Catholic Church, the Christmas season officially ends with this Feast
Baptism of the Lord
Advent wreaths are made of evergreen branches. What does this represent?
The hope of everlasting life brought by Jesus Christ
This king wanted to kill Jesus after he was born
King Herod
St. Francis created this symbol of Christmas