Old Testament
The old Testament begins with what book?
The book of Genesis
How many candles does the Advent wreath use? What do the candles represent?
4. ( 3 violet, 1 rose)
Hope, peace, joy, and love.
When does the Liturcal Year begin?
on the first Sunday of Avent
Scared Scripture is
also called the bible, is the written Revelation of God
Who is the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world?
Jesus
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
( blank) begins Church's new liturgical year
Advent
The year is broken up into seasons what are they?
Advent, Christmas, the First half of the Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, and the Second half of Ordinary
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
At mass before the Gospel is proclaimed we sing or say
Alleluia
How many books are in the old Testament?
46 books
How long does it last?
It lasts 4 weeks and ends before evening on December 24th
What is the first season of the liturgical Year?
Advent
How many books are in the new testament
27 books
During Adent what color is the alter draped with and the priest vestments
Purple
WHat is the old testament what does God promise the Israelites
to send them a King
The word Advent comes from the latin word Adentus, which means
arrival or coming
What is a covenant?
It is an agreement between God and his people
Who wrote the 4 Gospels
Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John
Which word describes the Is departure from slavery in Egypt to freedom?
Exodus
In the old Testamnet who did God reveal himself to from a burning bush?
Moses
The Advent Season is a time to prepare ourselves to:
- Celebrate the birth of Jesus. His incarnation; is God taking the form of man.
-Make our present relationship with God better
- Welcome the Second coming of Jesus at the end of time.
Who was the last prophet to proclaim the arrival of Jesus?
John the Baptist
what is the name of the Pope and where is he from
Pope Leo XIV
USA- Chicago
What was the name of Abraham's sons
Isaac and Ishmael