Baptism
What book in the Bible has the story of Jesus' Baptism?
The Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What does the chalice do?
Holds the blood of Christ.
What is the season of Advent about?
Waiting
How many commandments are there?
10
How many days is Lent?
40 days
Who Baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What do the Ciborium and Paten do?
Hold the body of Christ.
What is the theme of the 1st Sunday in Advent? And what is the 1st candle called?
Hope; Prophecy Candle
During the first week of Advent we remember the Old Testament prophets who foretold Jesus' coming with hope and anticipation.
What are the first three commandments about?
Loving God
What day does lent start on?
Ash Wednesday
What bird did God appear in at Jesus' Baptism?
A Dove
What are Cruets?
Holds wine and water.
What is the theme of the 2nd Sunday in Advent? And what is the 2nd candle called?
Peace; Bethlehem Candle
During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and focus on becoming better-versions-of-ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming. We remember the journey Joseph and Mary took from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
What are the last 7 commandments about?
Loving your neighbour
What is a Baptism?
A public declaration of Faith; God welcoming us into his Family: God Washing away all of our sins
What does the Purificator do?
Used to cleanse the chalice.
What is the theme of the 3rd Sunday in Advent? And what is the 3rd candle called?
Joy; Shepherd's Candle (The pink candle)
During the third week of Advent we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day. This Sunday is often called "Gaudete Sunday" as we reflect on the joy the shepherd's felt at the birth of Jesus.
What is the season of Lent about?
Preparation
Why did Jesus get baptized?
Jesus was perfect (sinless), so it was to show his obedience to God, and start his public ministry.
What does a Pall do?
Protects the Blood of Christ from external elements.
What is the theme of the 4th Sunday in Advent? And what is the 4th candle called?
Love; Angels Candle
During the final week of Advent we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son. We reflect on the good news of God's love brought to us from the angel Gabriel. This is the last week to prepare our hearts for the joy of Christmas.
Who did god give the commandments to? And how were they presented?
Moses; carved in two stone tablets
Why is Lent 40 days?
Jesus' 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness; Moses spending 40 days on Mount Sinai receiving the 10 commandments; Elijah's 40-day journey to mount Horeb; 40-days of rain during the great flood; the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the desert