Advent Season
The number of Sundays in the Advent season.
What is four?
This town in Judea is where Jesus was born, fulfilling the prophecy.
What is Bethlehem?
In the Gospel of John, Jesus calls Himself this, saying, “I am the …” to show He is the source of spiritual guidance.
What is the Good Shepherd?
The Liturgical Calendar begins with this season.
What is Advent?
Celebrated November 1, this day honors all saints, known and unknown.
What is All Saints’ Day?
This color represents the Advent season.
What is purple?
This angel appeared to Mary to announce she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is the Angel Gabriel?
This title means “God with us” and was prophesied in Isaiah 7:14.
What is Emmanuel?
The color green is most commonly used during this time in the Liturgical Calendar, symbolizing hope and growth.
What is Ordinary Time?
Celebrated 40 days after Easter, this day marks Jesus’ return to His Father.
What is the Ascension?
Advent is a season to help us get ready for these two things.
What is the second coming and the anniversary of our Lord's birth at Christmas?
Joseph was told in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to this country to escape King Herod’s plan to kill the child.
What is Egypt?
This title, meaning “Anointed One,” is often used in the Old Testament to describe kings and in the New Testament for Jesus.
What is Messiah (or Christ)?
This season begins on Ash Wednesday and is a time of fasting, prayer, and penance.
What is Lent?
This August 15 feast celebrates Mary being taken body and soul into heaven.
What is the Assumption of Mary?
The four candles in an advent wreath represents these virtues.
What is hope, peace, joy, and love?
Luke’s Gospel mentions that Jesus’ birth was announced to shepherds “by the heavenly host,” a term that refers to this.
What is a multitude of angels?
This title highlights Jesus’ mission to save humanity from sin and is the meaning of His name in Hebrew.
What is Savior?
The Easter Season begins on Easter Sunday and ends on this Sunday.
What is Pentecost?
A Holy Day of Obligation on December 8 celebrating Mary being preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Sung by the Church from December 17–23, these prayers or songs call out “Come!” as people get ready for the coming of Jesus.
What are the "O" Antiphons?
In Matthew’s Gospel, the visit of the Magi fulfilled a prophecy from this Old Testament book about nations bringing gifts.
What is Isaiah?
In Revelation, Jesus is called this title, describing Him as the ultimate ruler over all creation.
What is King of Kings and Lord of Lords?
This Sunday, celebrated at the end of the Liturgical Year, reminds us of Christ’s reign over all creation.
What is the Feast of Christ the King (or Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)?
This is the number of Holy Days of Obligation in addition to Sundays.
What is 6?