Advent
What does the shape of the Advent Wreath symbolize?
Eternal Life
What date do Catholics start celebrating Christmas?
December 25th
What town are Mary and Joseph from?
What does P.R.A.Y. stand for?
Praise, Repent, Ask and Yield
Where is the Blessed Sacrament stored?
The Tabernacle
What is the Second Candle (Bethlehem's Candle) of Advent represent?
Faith
Which Saint is Santa Claus based on?
St. Nicholas
Why were Mary and Joseph traveling when she was pregnant with Jesus?
Every person was told to return to their home town to be counted in a census
What do we call the prayer we pray before meals?
(Bonus points if you can recite this prayer)
True or False: According to Catholic Doctrine, the Host consecrated at Mass is truly Jesus Christ.
True!
What color is the third candle of Advent?
Pink or Rose
What day ends the Christmas Season?
It ends on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (this year it's January 7th).
Who told Mary she was going to be the Mother of God?
The Angel Gabriel
What month do we remember and pray for all of the people who have died?
November
According to the Catholic Faith, is Jesus fully human or fully divine?
Both!
What is the purpose of the Season of Avent?
To prepare to celebrate the birthday of Jesus and also to prepare for his coming again at the end of time
What gifts are brought by the Three Wisemen?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
When is the Feast of the Holy Family?
December 31st
If you skip Mass, it is a _______________ Sin
Mortal
What are the four Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says "You, too, must keep watch! For you don't know when the master of the household will return — in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak. Don't let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning."
We don't know when Jesus is coming back but we need to always be ready for him (be faithful, go to Mass, go to Reconciliation, etc.)
What town is Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
According to the Catholic Faith, is Jesus fully human or fully divine?
Both!
Another name for confession is __________________
Reconciliation
What is the most important part of Mass?
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
- When the Priest consecrates the Host into the body and blood of Jesus Christ; we then consume the body and blood in Communion.