Potpourri
How many Sundays are there in Advent?
4
What town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the liturgical color of Advent?
purple
Who was the earthly father of Jesus?
Joseph
When and what is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception?
December 8 - Celebrates the sinless lifespan and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
What is the name of the fixture with 5 candles used to commemorate Advent?
Advent wreath
Who was the king of Israel when Jesus was born?
Herod
What part of the mass is omitted during Advent?
Gloria (Glory to God)
Who was the sister of Mary who was also pregnant and her baby leapt in her womb when Mary came near?
Elizabeth
In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, who was added to the Eucharistic Prayers - Te Igitur and the Intercessions (Eucharistic Prayers II - IV)?
Blessed Joseph
When does the season of Advent begin?
The fourth Sunday prior to Christmas
Why did Joseph and Mary have to travel right before Jesus was born?
to be part of the Roman census
When does the Advent season end?
Dec 24th
Bethlehem was known as the birthplace for a famous Old Testament king, who was he?
David
Which Saint is celebrated on December 6?
St. Nicholas
beginning
Which Gospel starts out with the genealogy of Joseph?
Matthew
Why does the Church go dark before lighting the candles during the Christmas eve service?
After Jesus was born, an angel came to Joseph in a dream and said take your family to this place, what place was this?
Egypt
Which Saint has a Feast Day on the Holy Day of Christmas?
St. Anastasia of Sirmium
What is the name of the third Sunday in Advent?
Gaudette Sunday
What does the name Immanuel mean?
God is with us
What liturgical color represents penance and fasting?
purple
What were the three gifts the wise men presented to baby Jesus?
Nativity Scene Origin - Which Saint made the Christmas crèche or manger for Christmas eve of 1223?
St. Francis of Assissi