Advent
Lent is the name for the special time of the year just before Christmas
What is false?
True or False. Advent means Christmas
What is false?
Advent last this many weeks.
What is 4?
What color is the first candle lit on the Advent wreath?
What is violet/purple
These were offered by Mary and Joseph when they presented Jesus in the temple.
Doves
Who announced to Mary that she was chosen to be Christ’s mother?
Gabriel
Santa Claus is modeled after this Catholic saint.
Saint Nicholas
Each candle on an Advent wreath signifies or stands for this length of time.
What is one week?
Ttrue or False. The second candle lit on the advent wreath is pink.
False
This group of common people were the first to learn of Jesus’ birth.
The shepherds
When Mary visited Elizabeth, who was the child who “leapt for joy” in Elizabeth’s womb?
John the Baptist
This Roman official ordered the “Slaughter of the Innocents” shortly after Jesus’ birth.
King Herod
Which of these is not a meaning of one of the four candles on an Advent Wreath? Peace, Patience, Hope, Joy
Patience
True or False. The red candle is lit on Christmas day.
False
What is the last day of Advent?
Christmas Eve
On which day of the week does Advent always begin?
Sunday
What is a Jesse Tree?
A representation of Jesus' family tree
Why is the third candle of the advent wreath rose colored?
It’s a symbol of joy
When does the Christmas season begin?
Christmas Eve
When does the Christmas season end?
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on the Sunday after the Feast of the Epiphany (usually the second Sunday of January)
According to tradition, approximately how far did Mary travel to visit Elizabeth?
100 miles
Where should the Nativity Scene be placed? In a place outside the sanctuary or in front of the altar.
In a place outside the sanctuary