Advent
Besides Advent, what is the other season of "waiting and preparing"?
Lent
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus
Parabke
This Saint was a solider in the Roman army. When the emperor ordered Christians to be found and executed, he refused to do it. The emperor had him tortured, killed and resuscitated three times. When he still didn't turn from Christ, he was beheaded.
St. George
Undeserved (or unmerited) forgiveness
Grace
From the Greek, what does the word Gospel mean?
The Good News
What do the four candles of the Advent wreath represent?
Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
What is the name of the vessel that holds the blessed Eucharist in the church?
The Tabernacle
He was the first Christian Martyr. His dying words imitated the last words of Jesus, asking his killers to be forgiven.
St. Stephen
True or False?
Everyone (without exception) is given Grace by God.
False. Grace is given to those who believe in God.
Who was the first disciple of Jesus?
Mary, his mother
What is the special name for the Sunday when we light the pink candle?
Gaudete Sunday
What is the name of the oil the Bishop seals you with at Confirmation?
The Chrism Oil
This Saint married a king at age 12. Even though the king didn't treat her well, she remained loyal to him. She helped prevent many wars. After the king died, she went to a Monastery and lived the rest of her life helping the poor.
What does prodigal mean?
Who was the unborn infant who leapt for joy in his mother's womb when a pregnant Mary visited?
John the Baptist
Bonus Question: Who was John the Baptist's mother?
What does the word "Gaudete" mean?
Rejoice
What is the decoration is a 3D representation of the birth of Christ?
Nativity Scene
Bonus Question: What is the other name for this?
His Feast Day is still widely celebrated in Europe. For example, in the Netherlands St. Nicholas is celebrated on the 5th, the eve of the day, by sharing candies (thrown in the door), chocolate initial letters, small gifts, and riddles. Dutch children leave carrots and hay in their shoes for the saint's horse, hoping for small gifts.
St. Nicholas
What did the prodigal son take from his father?
His inheritance
What river did John the Baptist baptize in and preach by?
The Jordan River
Which Gospel are we reading this Advent?
The Gospel of Luke
Bonus: How many chapters are in the Gospel of Luke?
This is celebrated 12 days after Christmas (when the 3 Wise Men are said to have visited Jesus in the manger)
The Epiphany
Name the only apostle that isn't a saint.
Judas Iscariot, betrayer of Jesus
How does the prodigal son parable teach us about our relationship with God?
God always rejoices when we return to him, even after we have behaved horribly
Which book of the Bible gives a representation of Heaven?
The Book of Revelations