Preparing Our Hearts
Why do we fast before Christmas?
To prepare our hearts for Jesus
Where was Baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Who are John’s parents?
Zacharias and Elizabeth
Who is St. Mary the mother of?
Jesus
Who were watching sheep at night and who did they see?
The shepherds and the angels appeared to them
How many days is the Nativity Fast and what is the division?
43 days- 40 days Moses fasted for the Commandments and 3 days for the Mokattam Mountain
Who traveled with St. Mary to Bethlehem?
St. Joseph
What did Zacharias write when his voice came back?
“His name is John.”
What makes St. Mary very special when Jesus was born?
God chose her to be Jesus’ mother, and she stayed a Virgin.
Who told the shepherds about Baby Jesus and what did they say?
The angels and they said "Glory to God in the Highest and Peace on Earth"
Who came to talk to Zacharias in the church?
Archangel Gabriel
Where did Baby Jesus sleep?
a manger
What was St. John’s special job?
To prepare the way for Jesus
Who did St. Mary visit to help?
Elizabeth
What did the shepherds do after seeing Jesus?
They praised and thanked God
What did the angel say when Jesus was born?
“Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth.”
Why did Mary and Joseph stay in a stable?
Because there was no room anywhere else
Where did John baptize people and what did he tell them?
the Jordan River- I baptize you with water but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
What happened to Elizabeth’s baby when St. Mary said hello?
The baby jumped for joy
What did God put in the sky when Jesus was born and who followed it?
a bright star- the three wise men
What happens if we fast with food but do not try to be kind or loving?
Our hearts are not really ready for Jesus.
What do we call the day Jesus was born?
The Nativity Feast (Christmas)
Who did St. John say was coming after him?
What gift can we give Baby Jesus today?
Our love, our prayers, helping others, sharing, and being good children.
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus and what did it mean?
Gold (King), frankincense( High Priest), and myrrh (Suffering)