Bible Story
Where did Mary and Joseph travel?
They traveled to Bethlehem
What does the word "Christmas" actually mean?
Christ' Mass!
Christmas Mass is longer and a bigger celebration than a normal Sunday Mass
Four
Which Saint is credited with establishing the tradition of giving Christmas gifts?
Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)
To which country did Mary and Joseph flee to protect baby Jesus from King Herod's decree to kill all the baby boys?
Egypt
Who visited Mary and told her she was going to have Jesus?
The Angel Gabriel
What color vestments are worn by the priest during Christmas?
White, symbolizing purity and joy
Why is the Advent wreath removed by Christmas Mass?
Because Advent preparation for the coming of Jesus is over
Why was Jesus born in a simple place instead of a palace?
To show humility and love for all people
What feast is celebrated on January 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation?
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
What happened in Joseph's dream?
An angel appeared to him and told him not to be afraid to have Mary as his wife
At Mass, why are we supposed to bow during the Creed at the words "and by the Holy Spirit... became man"?
To honor the mystery of the Incarnation and what God did for the world
Why us Advent not as joyful as Christmas, even though it is still hopeful?
Because Advent is a time of waiting and preparing our hearts for the gift of Jesus' life.
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
Name one of the other feasts we celebrate in December other than Christmas
Dec. 3: St. Francis Xavier
Dec. 4: St. John Damascene
Dec. 6: St. Nicholas
Dec. 8: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mother
Dec. 9: St. Juan Diego
Dec. 10: Our Lady of Loreto
Dec. 11: St. Damasus
Dec. 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec. 13: St. Lucy
Dec. 23: St. John of Kanty
Dec. 26: St. Stephen
Dec. 27: St. John, the Evangelist
Dec. 28: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Dec. 29: St. Thomas Becket
When Mary visited Elizabeth, who was the child who "leapt for joy" in Elizabeth's womb?
John the Baptist
The Christmas season starts on the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass, when does it officially end?
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (That means you celebrate Christmas until January 11, 2026)
What do the Candles on the Advent wreath symbolize?
The whole wreath symbolizes Christ, the light of the world
Purple:Hope/ Purple:Peace/ Pink:Joy/ Purple:Love
What is a Holy Day of Obligation?
A day that we are supposed to observe as Holy and attend Mass even if it doesn't fall on a Sunday
What word describes God becoming human at Christmas?
Incarnation
Which Gospel(s) tell the story of Jesus' birth?
Luke and Matthew
What does the word "Bethlehem" mean, and why is it important at Mass?
It means "house of Bread" and Jesus is the Bread of Life that we receive at Mass in the Eucharist
Why is the 3rd Sunday of Advent's color Rose instead of the normal Advent Purple?
Because it's Gaudete Sunday, a joyful pause in the penitential season, signaling that Christ's coming is near, and rose is the liturgical color for Joy, breaking the usual solemnity of purple.
What does the name "Emmanuel" mean?
God is with Us
What feast celebrates the visit of the Magi?
Epiphany