Advent 101
What is the main color of advent?
Purple
What day do we celebrate Jesus' Birthday
Christmas
When do we light the candles on the advent wreath
Each Sunday during Advent
What does advent prepare us for?
Christmas (Jesus)
Who Made You
God
How many colors are on the advent wreath?
4
Who is in the nativity scene
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Animals
What color is the third candle?
Pink
These are used to count the days leading up to Christmas
Advent Calendars
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Annointing of the Sick
What are we preparing for during advent?
We are preparing for Jesus' birth.
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What color is the third candle on the Advent Wreath
Pink
How many weeks are in advent?
4
Who was the first pope?
Peter
What do the purple candles represent
Hope, Peace, Love
WHAT SIGN WERE THE SHEPHERDS TOLD TO LOOK FOR?
Star
What does the third candle represent?
Joy
When does advent end?
December 24
Who founded the Catholic Church?
Jesus
When is the start of the new Liturgical Year in the Catholic Church?
First sunday of advent
What is the name of the Angel that appeared to Mary announcing that she would conceive Jesus?
Gabriel
What saint is credited with establishing the tradition of giving Christmas gifts to the poor and who Santa Claus is based on?
Saint Nicholas
What does purple symbolize in Advent
Royalty, the King of Kings
What is the blessed Trinity?
God, Jesus, Holy Spirit