Places
St. Mary gave birth to Jesus in a ...
Manger or Barn
Who followed the star to find Jesus?
Three Wise Men
What does Theotokos mean?
Mother of God, St. Mary
Why do we fast?
Fasting teaches us discipline (control ourselves and say no to things event if we want them)
How many weeks are in Kiahk?
4
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
St. Mary is a relative to whom?
Elizabeth
What does the number 7 symbolize?
Perfection
What happened first... Christ's birth OR John the Baptist's birth?
John the Baptist's birth
What happens during Week 1 of Kiahk?
Birth of John the Baptist is announced to Zacharias
Where was Jospeh originally from? (Where they went for the census)
Bethlehem
Who was trying to kill Jesus
King Herod
The burning bush was a symbol of…
The Incarnation, St. Mary, Virginal Birth
What is the difference between a fast and a feast?
Fasts are before a feast
Fasts are used to prepare yourself for the feast that is to come
Feast occurs when a significant event in our belief happens
What happens during Week 2 of Kiahk?
Annunciation of Christ
Once Herod died, The Holy Family traveled to...
District in Galilee in the city of Nazareth
Who was told "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word"?
Jospeh
What is another name the people called Jesus (hint: it means God with us)?
Immanuel
What event happens during Epiphany?
Baptism of Jesus Christ by John The Baptist
What happens during Week 3 of Kiahk?
Mary visits Elizabeth, John leaps in the womb
Where did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to after his birth?
Egypt
Who is Jesus a decent from?
Abraham and David
What is the significance of the manger where Jesus was born?
The manger where Jesus was born is important because it was a very simple place. This shows that even though Jesus was special, He was born in a very ordinary setting
How many days is The Nativity Fast? Bonus if you know why
43 days
Moses fasted 40 days to receive the word of God on the tablets, we fast 40 days to receive the Logos Incarnate
3 days for moving of the mountain of Mookutam
What happens during Week 4 of Kiahk?
Birth of John the Baptist