Scripture & Prophecy
What name meaning “God with us” is given to the promised Messiah?
Emmanuel
Who were the first people to visit the infant Jesus after His birth?
The shepherds
What heavenly sign guided the Wise Men to Jesus?
A Star
What feast is celebrated on January 1 in the Catholic Church and is a Holy Day of Obligation?
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
No animals were specifically mentioned as being present at the birth of Christ.
True
To where did Mary and Joseph flee with Jesus to escape King Herod?
Egypt
What gifts did the wise men (Magi) bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What was the first sign Elizabeth’s baby, John the Baptist, gave in the womb confirming Mary’s visit?
He leaped for joy
Who is credited with popularizing the Nativity scene (crèche)?
St. Francis of Assisi
The Gospel of Luke mentions that Mary rode to Bethlehem on a donkey.
False - The Gospel doesn't share her means of transportation.
What location/building for Jesus’ birth is commonly assumed but not specified in the Bible?
A stable or a cave is never mentioned in Scripture
Where was Jesus laid after His birth?
A manger
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary announcing that she would conceive Jesus?
Gabriel
Who was the first person outside of Jesus’ family to recognize Him as the Messiah in the Temple?
Simeon
An innkeeper told Mary and Joseph that "there was no room for them in the inn."
False - There is no innkeeper mentioned.
From the line of which Old Testament king was the Messiah foretold to come?
David
Why are the Magi traditionally believed to be three?
Because of the three gifts
Who did an angel tell about the death of Herod in a dream?
Joseph
What was the name of the prophetess who approached Mary and Joseph in the Temple?
Anna
The Gospel of Mark lists the names of the three Magi?
False - The names and numbers of Magi are not in the Gospels.
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
How many times is the term “swaddling clothes” mentioned in the Bible?
Twice
What gift did the angels proclaim Jesus would bring to the world?
Peace
Who was the first Christian martyr, whose feast day is December 26?
St. Stephen
In the Gospel of Matthew, the Magi found the baby Jesus in a house.
True