Advent Traditions
This is the color the priest wears during Advent.
What is Violet?
These were Jesus' Grampa and Gramma.
Who were St. Joachim and St. Anne?
This angel brought the news to Mary, that she was chosen to be the mother to Jesus.
Who was the Archangel Gabriel?
This is the town where Jesus was born. I means House of Bread.
What is Bethlehem?
Shout it from the mountain top!
What is Go Tell it on the Mountain?
We stand in a circle, warm and bright, inspiring a prayer of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
What are Advent candles?
Jesus, the Messiah comes from the family of this king. He was king of Israel 1010 BC to 970 BC.
Who is King David?
Mary was conceived without stain of sin on her soul. This is called the ___________ __________.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
The first to receive the news of Jesus' birth were _________.
Shepherds, guarding their flocks in the fields.
Heavenly music.
What is Hark the Herald Angels Sing?
Three colors are symbols of penance, one color is a symbol of joy.
What are violet and rose?
True or False: Jesus' family tree was made up of outcasts, rebels, and scoundrels, as well as the righteous.
True
True or false: Mary was about 14 or 15 years old when she became the mother of Jesus.
True
Jesus was born in a _______.
What is a stable?
The clock and struck 12 and I can see clearly now.
What is It Came Upon a Midnight Clear?
I am decorated like a Christmas tree, but before Christmas, my ornaments tell the story of God's plan of salvation.
What is a Jesse Tree?
This man was chosen by God to care for Jesus and Mary.
Who was St. Joseph
It was by the power of the ____ ______ that Jesus was conceived.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
These men came from the East, following a star, in search of the baby Jesus.
Who are the Magi?
Ssshhh... it's night and the world is quiet.
What is Silent Night?
We do this to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Our parish has a special night for this.
What is Reconciliation, Confession?
This Saint was a cousin to Jesus. He baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Who was St. John the Baptist?
Mary's answer to the Angel when she was told she would conceive and bear the Son of God.
What is "I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done according to your word."
St. Joseph received a message in a dream to flee from the wicked King Herod. Herod wanted Jesus to be slain. Where did they flee to?
What is Egypt?
This carol is written by St. Alphonsus Ligouri, our patron Saint. Like a shooting star on a clear starry night, he comes.
What is From Starry Skies Descending?
Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle