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Who was the angel that appeared to St. Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
"Glory to ___ in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward ___!"
Luke 2:14
God; men
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
St. Mary and St. Joseph were not welcomed in to stay the night after traveling. (True or False)
True
When do we celebrate the Nativity Feast?
January 7th
Who followed the star to find Jesus?
The Three Wise Men
"Behold, the ______ shall be with child, and bear a ___, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "___ ____ __."
Matthew 1:23
virgin; Son; God with us
Where did St. Mary and St. Joseph go to escape the king?
What did the king tell the three wise men to do?
Tell him where the baby is
What does "Immanuel" mean?
God with us
What did the shepherds see?
An Angel
"For there is born to you this day in the city of David a ______, who is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11
Savior
Where did St. Joseph and St. Mary lived before traveling?
Nazareth
What did the angel tell the shepherds to look for?
A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes in a manger
How long is the Nativity fast?
43 days
Who was the king at the time?
King Herod
"Then the angel said to her, '__ ___ __ ______, Mary, for you have found favor with ___.'"
Luke 1:30
Do not be afraid; God
Where did St. Mary, St. Joseph, and Jesus return?
Nazareth
What did the wise men offer?
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
The four Gospels talk about Jesus's life but only two Gospels include details about the birth of Jesus. Which two are they?
Matthew and Luke
Who was St. Mary's relative and who was she carrying in her womb?
Elizabeth; St. John the Baptist
"And she brought forth her firstborn ___, and wrapped Him in __________ _____, and laid Him in a _____."
Luke 2:7
Son; swaddling cloths; manger
What city did king Herod rule?
Jerusalem
Why did St. Mary and St. Joseph travel?
Roman census-the king wanted to know how many people lived on the land
What is the significance of the gifts the wise men gave to Jesus?
Gold - Kingship
Frankincense - Divinity/Priesthood
Myrrh - Sacrifice/Torture