CHRISTMAS STORY
What animal was Mary riding when she traveled to Bethlehem?
A donkey
What book of the Bible begins with the creation story?
Genesis
On which day of the week do Catholics begin celebrating Advent?
Sunday
Why does the moon appear bright at night?
It reflects the sun’s light
5-8-year-old ONLY: Who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
What did the shepherds do immediately after seeing baby Jesus?
Spread the good news / glorified God
What celestial sign guided the Wise Men to Jesus?
A star
5-8-year-olds ONLY: What color is used for Advent in the Church?
Purple
What causes the moon to look like it is changing shape during the month?
Its position as it orbits Earth
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
"God with us"
On which day of creation did God make the sun, moon, and stars?
The fourth day
What is the name of the Advent candle lit on the Third Sunday of Advent?
The Rose (Gaudete) candle
What is one way people used the night sky before clocks or GPS?
Navigation or keeping time
What did Mary wrap baby Jesus in?
Swaddling clothes
Which Gospel includes the genealogy that traces Jesus back to Abraham?
The Gospel of Matthew
In the Bible, what does God use to guide His people at night during the Exodus?
A pillar of fire
Which Gospel is primarily read during Advent Year C?
Gospel of Luke
Why does the moon affect ocean tides on Earth?
Its gravity pulls on Earth’s water
What do the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh tell us about who Jesus is?
He is King, God, and would suffer/die
What is the symbolism behind Jesus being wrapped in swaddling clothes in Scripture?
It foreshadows His burial cloths and His mission of sacrificial love; also signifies humility and kingship in poverty
Which book of the Bible says, “The heavens declare the glory of God”?
Psalms
Which biblical figure is most associated with preparing the way during Advent?
John the Baptist
What does the steady pattern of the moon and stars tell us about creation?
It is ordered and intentional, not random
Why is Jesus being born in a stable important in Catholic teaching?
It shows God chose humility and closeness to the poor instead of power