The Christmas Season
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What did God create on the 6th day, which was "very good"?
Humans!
What does Isaac's name mean?
"He Laughs" (from the Hebrew, yiṣḥāq)
How many books are in the Bible?
73 books (46 Old Testament books + 27 New Testament books)
Catholics believe we can learn from Sacred Scripture (the Bible) and Sacred Tradition (the Church) together. Which Christian groups believe in Scripture alone and reject Sacred Tradition?
Protestants
What gifts did the Magi bring to the baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Which unblemished animal's blood marked the doors at the first Passover?
A Lamb
What does Jacob's name mean?
"Supplanter" or "Cheater" or "He Clutches the Heel"
How many books of the Bible are Gospels, and what are they called?
4 - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What is the word for an agreement between humanity and God, in which God brings us into His family?
How many days does the Church celebrate Christmas, as one big feast?
8 days
How long did the Israelites wander in the desert?
40 years
What does Israel's name mean?
"He Who Wrestles with God"
What are the first five books of the Bible called?
The Pentateuch (The Law)
Which day of the week is the Sabbath?
Saturday
What title (or name) do we give Jesus, meaning “God-with-us”?
Emmanuel
Which Old Testament figure offered his beloved son, foreshadowing God the Father offering Jesus?
Abraham
What does Abraham's name mean?
"Father of Many Nations" (Hebrew)
Which group of people were the political and military leaders of Israel, after Moses and Joshua?
Judges
Which apostle did Jesus give the authority to "bind and loose," making him the first Pope?
Peter
When does the (liturgical) Christmas Season end?
A. Christmas Day (December 25)
B. Solemnity of Mary (January 1)
C. Epiphany (January 6)
D. Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 12 or Sunday after Epiphany)
E. Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas (February 2)
D. Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Which two spies trusted God and were allowed to enter the Promised Land?
Joshua and Caleb
During the Creation Story, Genesis refers to God as "Yahweh Elohim" (LORD God). During the story of Adam and Eve, the devil calls God just "Elohim" (God). Why?
The devil wants to make Eve think that God is not a loving Father (or LORD).
Which book of the Bible contains the "Second Law" given from Moses before he died?
Deuteronomy
Why did Moses sprinkle blood on the altar and the people, during worship?
To show shared life (or covenant) between the people and God