Advent
What does advent mean?
Advent means arrival.
What color is the first candle, and what does is symbolize?
The color is Violet, and it symbolizes hope.
What does Immaculate mean?
Immaculate means clean.
Where and when was Juan Diego born?
Juan was born in Mexico in 1774
What do we celebrate on December 25th, also known as Christmas Day?
The Birth of Jesus.
How long is advent?
It is four weeks.
What color is the second candle, and what does it symbolize?
The color is Violet, and it symbolizes peace.
What does Conception mean?
Conception means birth.
When did Juan convert to Catholicism?
In 1524.
Who do we celebrate on December 26th, also known as Boxing Day?
We celebrate Stephen, because he was he was the first Christian martyr.
What happens in advent?
Preparing, penance, and royalty.
What color is the third candle, and what does it symbolize?
The color is pink or rose, and it symbolizes joy.
What century did Saint Nicholas live in?
The fourth century.
What did Mary ask Juan Diego to do?
Mary asked Juan to request the local bishop to build a chapel in her honor.
Who do we celebrate on December 27th?
We celebrate St. John the Apostle.
What is the color of the advent wreath, and what does is symbolize?
The color is green, and is symbolized the Life of Jesus.
What color is the fourth candle, and what does it symbolize?
The color is Violet, and it symbolizes love.
Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of children?
Saint Nicholas gave money to a father's three daughters, through the window, allowing them to be able to marry.
What was the proof Mary provided Juan with, to show the bishop?
Mary told Juan to pick up all the flowers in his robe, when he put down his robe, there was an imprint image of Mary on his robe.
What do we celebrate on December 28th?
The Feast of the Holy Innocents.
What is the texture on the advent wreath, and what does it symbolize?
The texture is spikey, and it symbolizes the Crown of Thorns.
This candle is optional and it goes in the center of the wreath, what color is it, and what does it symbolize?
The color is white, and it symbolizes Jesus' light of the world.
Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of sailors?
Sailors were praying to Saint Nicholas while in a storm, and it is said that he calmed the storm.
When is Juan's feast day, and what is he the patron saint of?
Juan's feast day is celebrated December 9th, he is the patron saint of indigenous people.
Who do we celebrate on December 29th?
St. Thomas Becket.