Anticipation & Preparation
December 25
Birth of Jesus
Jessie tree
What is Jesus' family tree?
Adoration
What does A stand for in ACTS?
the somber and reflective nature of this period or royalty
What is the color purple a representation of
the habit of showing love to God and others
what is charity
About 30 years
How long did Jesus live
A reminder of a baptism
What is blessing ourselves with Holy water upon entering the church?
The Eucharist would be this form of prayer
what is communal
To help us come together, quiet our minds and to focus in prayer before Christmas
What is the purpose of an Advent wreath?
India
What is where St Teresa worked with the poor?
Waiting
What does the word “Advent” mean?
A symbol of God's ever lasting love for us
What does the shape of the wreath represent?
This affords opportunities to grow in relationship with God
What is personal prayer?
A wreath with lit candles.
What did St. Lucy wear on her head?
the second commandment
Love your neighbor as yourself
27 days
what is the number of days you say a Christmas novena
Jesus brightens our world
What is lighting one candle a week represent?
Sermon on the mount
Where Jesus shared the Beatitudes
December 13th
When is St. Lucy’s feast day?
a group of Catholic men who follow their faith by helping people in need
Who are the Knights of Columbus
How we treated others
What is how God will judge us when Jesus comes comes again?
The people were in darkness and saw a great a light
What did Isaiah say?
At the end of mass the priest says this prayer and blesses everyone
What is the final blessing
Gaudete Sunday
What is the third week of advent is called?
This word based on Jesus’s teachings and messages of love means perfect happiness or blessedness
Beatitude