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100

Catholics believe that Mary’s sinless nature was granted to her from the moment of her conception, which is known as this doctrine.

What is the Immaculate Conception?

100

This streaming service, originally focused on music, has since expanded to include video and podcasts, becoming a major competitor to YouTube.

What is Spotify?

100

This feast on October 4th celebrates the patron saint of animals and ecology, who is known for his deep connection with nature.

Who is St. Francis of Assisi?

100

This angel visited Mary to announce that she would conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit, an event celebrated during March.

Who is Gabriel?  

100

This group of people, often considered the first witnesses to the birth of Jesus, were tending their flocks in the fields outside Bethlehem.

Who are the shepherds?

200

The Catholic Church teaches that the bread and wine used in the Eucharist become the actual body and blood of Christ. This is called the doctrine of ________.

What is transubstantiation?

200

This drama about a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer was created by Vince Gilligan.

What is Breaking Bad?

200

This saint’s feast day, celebrated on December 12th, is an indigenous person that Mary appeared to. 

Who is St. Juan Diego?

200

This person, who was told by an angel that his son, John the Baptist, would prepare the way for the Lord, is an important figure in Advent.

Who is Zechariah?

200

This famous Christmas caro written by Charles Wesley has this phrase 'Glory to the new born King'” in it. 

What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?

300

This body, composed of bishops from around the world, is responsible for guiding and teaching the faithful in the Catholic Church.

What is the Magisterium?

300

This social media platform, known for its short video format, became a cultural sensation starting in 2016.

What is TikTok?

300

This English martyr was a priest and is remembered for his defense of the Catholic faith during the Reformation. 

Who is St. Thomas More?

300

The reading of the genealogy of Jesus from this book is often included in the liturgies during Advent.

What is the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew?

300

The title for Jesus, meaning “God with us,” is central to the Nativity story and emphasizes the divine presence in the world.

What is Emmanuel?

400

This term refers to the Church’s universal mission to spread the Gospel throughout the world.

What is evangelization?

400

This British band, led by Freddie Mercury, became famous for songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You.

Who is Queen?

400

This saint, whose feast day falls on December 26th, is the patron saint of peace and is known for his simple life and connection with nature.

Who is St. Stephen?

400

This Advent custom involves opening a small window each day on a calendar, often with a Bible verse or small treat inside.

What is an Advent calendar?

400

This Gospel writer recounts the story of the Nativity with a focus on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.

Who is Luke?

500

This book of the Bible is considered to be part of the Wisdom Literature and includes teachings about the meaning of life, suffering, and God’s justice.

What is the Book of Job?

500

This 1990s sitcom, which aired from 1994 to 2004, focuses on six friends living in New York City.

What is Friends?

500

This pope was martyred in the early Church and is remembered for his defense of the faith during persecution by Emperor Nero.

Who is St. Clement of Rome?

500

The third Sunday of Advent is known by this name, which means "Rejoice!" and marks a shift toward the joy of Christmas.

What is Gaudete Sunday?

500

The prophecy that the Messiah would be born of a virgin is found in this book of the Old Testament.

Who is Isaiah?

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