Scripture
In the Gospel of Matthew, who visits the infant Jesus bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
The Three Wise Men or Magi
How many Masses does the Roman Rite have for Christmas Day?
3 (Midnight, Dawn, Morning)
Which saint is associated with gift-giving during Advent and Christmas?
St. Nicholas of Myra
Which Old Testament prophet raised a widow's son from the dead?
Elijah.
What colour of vestments is traditionally used by priests for Advent Masses?
Violet
Which of the Gospels contain Christ's genealogy?
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke
What is St. Stephen, whose feastday is December 26th, known for?
He is the Protomartyr, or first martry of the Church
Which French saint is known as the "Little Flower" and known for her "little way" in striving for holiness?
St. Therese of Lisieux
Which Marian apparitions in Portugal are famous for the "Miracle of the Sun"?
The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima
In which European country was the modern Advent Calendar invented in the 19th century?
Germany
Which Old Testament Prophet foretold the Virgin birth of the Messiah?
Isaiah
Name the four Marian dogmas
Theotokos (Mother of God), Perpetual Virginity, Immaculate Conception, Assumption
Which saint made the first Nativity Scene in 1223 to help people contemplate the mystery of Christ's birth?
St. Francis of Assisi.
Name 3 saints who received Stigmata.
St. Francis of Assisi, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Padre Pio, St. Rita of Cascia, St. Gemma Galgani,
Christmas Cards originated in the 19th century from which country?
England
What Psalm is traditionally prayed on Christmas Day during the Liturgy of the Hours?
Psalm 98 (97 in the Vulgate)
Name 4 of the first 7 ecumenical councils of the Church
Any combination of:
1. Nicaea I (325)
2. Constantinople I (381)
3. Ephesus (431)
4. Chalcedon (451)
5. Constantinople II (553)
6. Constantinople III (680–681)
7. Nicaea II (787)
Which saint established the rule of life and monastic order that would become the foundation of Western Church monasticism?
St. Benedict of Nursia
On how many occasions did Moses strike a rock to obtain water for the Israelites?
Two times.
This special Advent liturgy begins with the words "drop down dew, ye heavens' as its Introit from Isaiah 45:8. What is it called and in what circumstances (time of day and lighting) is it celebrated?
Rorate Masses. These are Votive Masses in honour of Our Lady celebrated in the early dawn hours in candlelight.
What is the shortest book of the New Testament?
3 John.
What doctrine explains Christ's voluntary self-emptying in becoming man? (From Greek)
Kenosis
Which saint is known as the "Apostle of the Indies" for his missionary work in India and Asia?
St. Francis Xavier
The Church classifies miracles into several categories. Name three major categories of miracles and give one example for each.
Eucharistic, Biblical, Healing, Stigmata, Marian, etc
In some European countries, the practice of gift-giving is done on this day instead of Christmas.
Feastday of St. Nicholas