Early Life
Who were John the Baptist’s parents?
Zechariah and Elizabeth
How was John related to Jesus?
He was Jesus's relative/cousin.
Whose conception does the Immaculate Conception refer to?
Mary’s conception.
What unusual food did John eat?
Locusts and wild honey
Who was swallowed by a large fish after trying to run from God’s mission?
Jonah
What made John’s birth miraculous?
His parents were very old and unable to have children.
What was John’s main mission?
To prepare the way for Jesus
What special grace did God give Mary at the moment of her conception?
She was preserved from original sin.
Where did John baptize people?
The Jordan River
What event in the New Testament marks the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles?
Pentecost
Who announced John’s birth?
The Angel Gabriel
What did John preach to the people?
Repentance — turning back to God
Why did God give Mary this special grace?
Why did God give Mary this special grace?
What did John say about Jesus’ greatness?
“He must increase; I must decrease.”
Which apostle denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Peter
During which week of the Season of Annunciation was he born
Fourth week
Which prophet predicted someone like John?
Isaiah
When does the Church celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?
December 8.
Why was John put in prison?
For speaking out against King Herod’s wrongdoing.
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?
Elijah
What does the name “John” mean?
“God is gracious”
What special title is given to John?
The forerunner of Christ
What does “Immaculate” mean in this teaching?
Without stain or without sin.
What did John call Jesus when He approached?
“The Lamb of God”
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses died?
Joshua