Major Feasts 1
What is The Feast of the Annunciation about?
Angel Gabriel's message to St. Mary (that she will conceive)
What is another name for Maundy Thursday?
Holy Thursday
Who saw the Ascension in real life?
The Disciples (excluding Judas Iscariot)
What can we learn from Thomas Sunday?
No wrong answer
Who asked Jesus to help fix the problem at the Wedding of Cana in Galilee?
His mother
What do we celebrate in the Epiphany Feast?
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist
What was the problem at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee?
They ran out of wine
What happened on Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit falling upon the Disciples and filling them with power and courage to spread the Gospel and the message of Jesus
What happened on Thomas Sunday, or the Feast of Thomas' Renewal?
Jesus appeared to the Disciples a second time after His resurrection but this time Thomas was there and Jesus showed him His wounds so he would believe
What can we learn from the miracle of the wedding?
There is nothing impossible for God, we need to trust Him
Who went where with who riding on what on Palm Sunday?
Jesus entering Jerusalem with His disciples on a Donkey
When did Jesus come to Egypt and why?
Jesus came to Egypt as a child with His parents Mary and Joseph because they were escaping Herod as he wanted to kill Jesus
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His Resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
How many jars were filled with water at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee?
Six stone jars
What do we need to learn to not become like Thomas at the Resurrection?
That we do not need to see something with out eyes in order to believe, we should have faith
This feast celebrates the greatest act of love and beginning of salvation for our souls
Easter/Feast of the Resurrection -> remembering Jesus dying on the Cross for us and rising from the dead
What is the Circumcision Feast about?
The day Jesus was circumcised according to the Jewish rules
Who brought Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh as a birthday present to Jesus?
The Three Wise Men
What happened at the Transfiguration of Jesus on the Mount?
His face shined bright like the sun and His glory was revealed to James, John, and Peter while Moses and Elijah also appeared to them and Jesus spoke about His suffering, death, and Resurrection
Which feast is celebrated on June 1st?
The feast of Christ's entering into Egpyt
What do we celebrate on the Ascension Feast?
Jesus ascending into heaven 40 days after His Resurrection
What is the Feast of the Presentation of Christ to the Temple about?
Jesus' entry into the Jerusalem Temple 40 days after His birth, with St. Mary presenting Him and giving thanks
What did the voice from Heaven say while Jesus was Baptized?
This is My Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased
Why did Jesus wash His Disciples' Feet?
To symbolize and teach them how to serve humbly and with love
What should we learn from St. Mary in her response to the Angel Gabriel's message?
To always submit to God's will and obey to what He wants us to do even if we don't understand, want to, or feel like it