Advent Wreath
How many candles are there?
4
Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum/Holy Week, or Easter
What are the colors of the candles on the Advent Wreath?
Who was the angel that told Mary that she would be the mother of God?
St. Gabriel
Who is Mary?
The Mother of God
What does the evergreen on an Advent wreath represent?
Evergreen leaves stay green year-round. Just like how the leaves never change color, we have eternal life with God.
Which liturgical seasons have the color purple?
Advent and Lent
Why are there four candles on the Advent Wreath?
Four weeks of Advent
Who are the people in the Holy Family?
Mary, Joseph, Jesus
Mary is like the Elf on the Shelf. You can't touch her. True or False?
False, Mary loves to be held and loved on just like how she loves you!
Why is the Advent Wreath a circle?
Because God's love never ends
Which liturgical season has the least amount of days but is the most important in our faith?
The Triduum (Holy Week)
Why is one candle rose-colored and not purple?
It represents that joy is coming! Jesus is coming!
Mary rode on a horse into Bethlehem. True or False?
False, she rode a donkey.
What does Mary encourage us to do during Advent?
Prepare our hearts for Jesus by doing kind acts with integrity
All of the candles are purple. True or False?
False, one is rose/pink.
What are the Three Days in the Triduum?
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
How many Sundays are in Advent?
4
The Immaculate Conception celebrates Jesus Christ being born without sin. True or False?
False, the Immaculate Conception honors Mary, the Mother of God. She was kept from original sin to be completely 100% free from sin for Jesus in her womb.
What does it mean to have integrity during this Advent season?
To do the right thing when no one else is watching and look at others as God looks at you (with love and kindness)
What is the 5th candle called? Do we light it before Christmas?
Christ Candle; No, it is only lit when Jesus Christ is born.
When does the Christmas liturgical season end? How many days is Christmas celebrated in the Catholic Church?
On the Epiphany (Three Kings Day); 12 days
What is the meaning of each candle in order?
Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
What happened during the Annunciation? What part of the Hail Mary prayer was said during the Annunciation?
St. Gabriel told Mary that she would be the Mother of God. The Angel told her, "Hail, Mary, full of grace!"
The mantle is a fireplace shelf. The "mantle" metaphor means "our hearts". Mary on the Mantle is a reminder to have room for Jesus in our hearts during Advent. Mary leads us to Jesus.