Hope
What did the Shepards look for in the in the night sky to find baby Jesus?
A star
What did Mary lay Jesus in after he was born?
Manger
How many Wise Men visited Jesus after he was born?
Three
Name two animals that helped keep Jesus warm in the manger
Sheep, cows, horses, donkeys, goats, camels etc.
What animal did Mary travel on to get to Bethlehem?
A donkey
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethleham
John the Baptist was Jesus' ______?
Cousin
What were the three (3) gifts the Wise Men gave Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Where was there no room for Mary and Joseph?
The inn
What color does the church use to decorate during advent?
Purple
Which patron saint of children did we just celebrate on December 6th?
Saint Nicholas
Jesus' cousin John the Baptist is how much older than Jesus?
Six months
Which direction did the Wise men travel? (Hint: We three kings of Orient are)
Westward
Who required Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem to register for a census?
Caesar Augustus
What does the pink candle represent on the advent wreath?
Joy
How many times is the actual term "swaddling clothes" mentioned in the Bible?
Two (Luck 2:7 & 2:12)
How many days after the birth of Christ did Josheph and Mary give him the name Jesus?
Eight
Who were Jesus' grandparents?
Saint Joachim and Saint Anne
What was the first thing the angel of the Lord said to the Shepherds?
"Do not be afraid"
The Catholic Christmas season ends on which Feast Day?
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Who were the first people to visit Jesus on the night of his birth?
The Shepards
What are we preparing for during the season of Advent?
Forty-two
What was the name of the prophet who predicted the Messiah would be born to Mary?
Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14)
What does the word Advent mean?
Coming / Arrival
How many miles did Mary and Joseph travel between Nazareth and Bethlehem?