The Story of Advent
Jesus!
"The ____ has done great things for us!"
LORD
Joy/Rejoice!
Jesus came to Earth to offer salvation to _______.
Everyone/all people.
Jesus is God made Man, Mary is Jesus' mother, therefore, Mary is the Mother of ___.
God
That God will send a Savior/Redeemer!
What group of people from the Old Testament were in exile while waiting for the coming of a Savior?
The Israelites
What does the word Emmanuel mean?
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Mary
What does the circle shape of the Advent wreath represent?
Eternal life.
What did the Angel Gabriel tell Mary in the event we call the Annunciation?
That she was to be the Mother of God.
Who were God's chosen people in the Old Testament?
The Israelites
What is the Good News the angel brings to the shepherds in the fields on Christmas Night?
The Savior has been born!
"Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good new of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord"
God gave Mary a very special gift, as the Mother of God, what is this?
God saved Mary from Original Sin and all sin from the very beginning of her life.
What does the liturgical color purple represent?
Penance/sorrow for our sins.
Why was Mary so happy with the news Angel Gabriel brought to her?
Because she was to be the Mother of God, because the Savior was coming, that God is a Good Father Who keeps His Promises...
Who or what is the New Israel or the People of God after Jesus' coming?
The Church, Catholics, Christians...
Bonus Info: the Church that Jesus founded on has continued to gather in His name, to worship, and to be the People of God.
Who is Jesus' earthly father, or foster father?
St. Joseph
What do we call Mary, conceived without sin?
Hint: Our Parish Name... :)
The Immaculate Conception.
Give an example of something we can do during Advent to grow closer to Jesus, as we prepare our hearts for his coming on Christmas Day...
Say a special prayer, go to an extra Mass, make a sacrifice for a loved one, a friend, or a stranger...
Bonus info: To sacrifice means to give up something good for the sake of someone else.
Who was the baby Mary's cousin Elizabeth was expecting when she went to visit her?
St. John the Baptist!
When do we, as God's people, gather to praise Him?
Holy Mass
What is peace?
Peace is the quiet, happy feeling you have knowing you are loved by God.
Bonus Info: God loves each and every one of you infinitely and unconditionally, no matter what, and you are worthy of His love.
What does the Greek word Theotokos mean?
Mother of God