Advent
Advent is ____ weeks long.
4
How was Jesus related to John the Baptist?
They were cousins.
How old was Mary when Jesus was born?
She was a teenager.
In what city was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
"The cattle are lowing"
Away in a Manger
What is the liturgical color for Advent?
Blue
The Bible tells us that John the Baptist lived in the wilderness, where he ate _________ and _________.
locusts and honey
What did Joseph do for a living?
He was a carpenter.
What is a manger?
A feeding trough for farm animals
"All is calm, all is bright"
Silent Night
How many candles are on an Advent wreath?
Five! One candle for each week of Advent, plus the center candle (called the Christ candle).
John the Baptist wore clothes made out of the fur of what animal?
camel
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary and told her she was pregnant?
Gabriel
Why did Mary and Joseph choose the name "Jesus" for their child?
"Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled"
Each Sunday in Advent has a theme. What are the four themes?
Hope, peace, joy, and love
John the Baptist baptized people in the _______ River.
Jordan
What city did Mary and Joseph live in?
Nazareth
According to the Bible, Jesus was a descendant (through Joseph) of what important king?
King David
"Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy..."
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Advent is the _____ season of the church year.
first
Who were John the Baptist's parents?
Elizabeth and Zechariah
Why didn't Joseph break of his engagement to Mary after learning she was pregnant?
An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him not to leave Mary, but to marry her and help raise her child, who was God's son.
Who were Jesus' first human visitors?
The shepherds from the nearby fields
"This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds watch and angels sing"
What Child Is This?