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100

"In the beginning, God created ___ _______ ___ ___ _____"

What are the heavens and the earth?

100

These 4 books of the Bible tell us of the life and teachings of Jesus.

What are the Gospels?

(Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

100

The color that priests wear during Ordinary Time.

What is green?

100

ELEMENTARY

Advent is the time when we get ready for the birth of this baby (about 2021 years ago) and prepare for his return.

Who is Jesus?

100

The liturgical season beginning at the vigil Mass on December 24th and ending on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

What is Christmas?

100

The "T" word representing God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit, three in one.

What is Trinity?

200

The first part of the Bible, where God creates all things and reveals himself to people like Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham, and Moses.  Includes the Pentateuch, Historical, Wisdom, and Prophetic Books.

What is the Old Testament?

200

The "B" word and list of blessed sayings that Jesus spoke during the Sermon on the Mount.

What are the Beatitudes?

200

The color of priests' garments worn on Christmas, Easter, and feast days symbolizing purity.

What is white?

200

The town where Mary and Joseph lived before Jesus was born.

What is Nazareth?

200

The bishop and saint we celebrate on December 6th and hope will visit us on Christmas Eve.

Who is St. Nicholas?

SANTA!  WE CATHOLICS KNOW HIM!

200

This is lit to tell us that Jesus is present in the Eucharist in the tabernacle.

What is the Sanctuary Candle?

300

The formal name for the plant that Adam and Eve were forbidden to eat from.

What is the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil?

300

The greatest commandment.

What is to love the Lord your God?

300

A sweet striped treat which combines pure white, and red for the blood of Jesus in the shape of a shepherd's staff.

What is a candy cane?

300

ELEMENTARY

The color of the candle lit today, the 2nd week of Advent.

What is purple?

300

Those who are reconciled in this meaningful Christmas song... 

(only 20 seconds to answer!)

Who are God and sinners?

Come to our Reconciliation Service next Sunday at 3pm at St. Michael!

300

The set of rules given to Moses by God which tell us how we "shall" and "shall not" live.

What are the 10 Commandments?

400

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

The field of study which helps humanity understand the physical and natural world as God designed it, through observation and experimentation.

What is Science?

400

Jesus tells us to love your __________ as you love yourself.

Who is your neighbor?

(As Fr. Matt says - Also remember the "love yourself" part!)

400

The Advent color which stands for prayer, penance, and kingship.

What is purple?

400

FROM TODAY'S GOSPEL

This saint said to prepare a way for the Lord and celebrated a sacrament with Jesus in the Jordan River.

Who is John the Baptist?

400

Jesus was laid in this type of wooden feeding trough used for barn animals.

What is a manger?

400

The word for a saint who gave up their life in defense of the faith.

What is a martyr?

500

The "A" word which Jesus used to address God as our "Dad"

What is Abba?

500

Jesus defeated death through this great miracle.

What is the Resurrection?

500

After the flood, God sent this beautiful arc as a sign of his covenant to Noah and humanity. 

What is a rainbow?

500

This day (12/12) commemorates when Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego and sent him to build a church upon Tepeyac hill in Mexico.

What is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

500

This is the name of the town in which Jesus was born.

What is Bethlehem?

Shameless Plug: Come to Night in Bethlehem at St. Michael on Dec 17th!

500

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

The "A" word represented by this painting of Mary saying yes to some amazing news from the Archangel Gabriel.

What is Annunciation?

600

EVERYBODY GETS POINTS!!!

Complete the Lord's Prayer:

"Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name..."

PRAY ALONG WITH US

"Thy kingdom come, thy will be done..."

600

Our Middle and High Schoolers have read the Gospel using this form of prayer which means "divine reading" in Latin.

What is Lectio Divina?

600

The common color and metal traditionally used to line chalices which hold the Blood of Christ.

What is gold?

600

The "G" word naming the 3rd Sunday of Advent when we "REJOICE!" because Jesus is almost here.

What is Gaudete?

Oh Joy! Come "REJOICE!" with us at our Advent concert on 12/19!

600

PARENTS

The phrase "I think I've had an _____" originates from the discovery of Jesus by the 3 kings.

What is Epiphany?

600

The "CST" which help us to live in a just and holy society. They include the themes focused on Dignity, the Poor, Rights and Responsibilities, Family, Community, and Creation.

What are Catholic Social Teachings?

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