Seasons of the Church
No great feasts take place during this time. This time is devoted to growth in understanding the mystery of Christ in its fullness.
Ordinary Time
This man was looking to destroy Jesus.
King Herod
What do the candles represent in the Advent wreath?
Jesus, the light coming into the darkness
Who chose the "better part?"
Mary
What does "Emmanuel" mean?
"God is with us"
The season in which we fast, sacrifice, and pray for 40 days. We remember how Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days during this time.
Lent
After Jesus was born, Jesus, Mary, & Joseph fled to:
Egypt
The name Advent, comes from Latin "ad-venire," which means:
"to come to"
Where was Mary and Martha's home?
When Jesus arrived, how many days had Lazarus been in the tomb?
4 days
This is the greatest Christian feast, the one from which all other feasts arise. The festival of our redemption.
Easter
What did Joseph initially intend to do when he saw that Mary was pregnant? What made him change his mind?
Joseph planned to leave Mary quietly. The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her..." Matthew 1:20
The Jesse Tree is an Advent Tradition. Who is Jesse?
The father of King David.
Which sister left and went to meet Jesus before he raised Lazarus?
Martha
What does gold, frankincense, and myrrh all symbolize about Jesus' life?
Gold = Kingship
Frankincense = His role as Priest or Teacher
Myrrh = His Death
Fifty days after Easter, when God sends the Holy Spirit and fills the apostles and Mary. Also known as the birthday of the Church.
Pentecost
What are magi?
Astrologers (they study the stars)
During Advent, we prepare for the coming of Chirst at Christmas as well as:
His Second Coming at the end of time.
Which was worried about many things?
Martha
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. This foreshadows his own Resurrection.
The holiest three days of the year. We remember the suffering and death of Jesus Christ during these days. Name the 3 days and the vocab term.
Sacred Paschal Triduum; Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
What does the Holy Family wait for until they return and settle down in Israel?
For the death of Herod.
When did the New Year begin in the Church? (Name the date of this year)
December 3rd 2023
Who anointed the Lord's feet with oil?
Mary of Bethany
Name the 5 Prophecies that would confirm the birth of the Messiah.
1. A great star will rise.
2. The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem.
3. The Messiah must be a descendant of King David.
4. Kings will travel from afar to worship Him.
5. The Messiah's mother will be a virgin.