Colors of the timeline
What is the Red Sea?
God made a covenant with this man and his family to survive the great flood in an ark.
Who is Noah?
God spoke to this man through a burning bush and told him to free the Israelites from Pharaoh.
Who is Moses?
Jesus was born in this town, famously known as the "City of David."
What is Bethlehem?
The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles on this day, often called the "birthday of the Church."
What is Pentecost?
Purple, the color of royalty, represents this period of Israel's history featuring David and Solomon.
What is the Royal Kingdom?
Known as our "Father in Faith," God promised him descendants as numerous as the stars.
Who is Abraham?
This young shepherd boy defeated Goliath and later became Israel's greatest king.
Who is David?
Jesus was baptized by this cousin of his in the Jordan River.
Who is John the Baptist?
Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, he experienced a conversion and wrote much of the New Testament.
Who is Paul (or Saul)?
This color represents the Desert Wanderings period because it reminds us of sand.
What is Tan?
God changed this man's name to Israel, and his 12 sons became the 12 Tribes of Israel.
Who is Jacob?
He took over leadership after Moses died and led the Israelites in the conquest of the Promised Land.
Who is Joshua?
Jesus instituted this Sacrament at the Last Supper when He said, "This is my body."
What is the Eucharist (or Holy Communion)?
This is the specific term used for a person who voluntarily suffers death for their Christian faith.
What is a Martyr?
The Messianic Fulfillment period (Jesus' life) is represented by this royal color, matching the gifts of the Magi.
What is Gold?
Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he ended up saving Egypt and his family from a severe famine.
Who is Joseph?
This king asked God for the gift of wisdom to rule his people and built the first Temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Solomon?
This disciple denied Jesus three times but was forgiven and made the first Pope.
Who is Peter?
The book of the Acts of the Apostles was written by this same man who wrote one of the Gospels.
Who is Luke?
The color black represents this dark, sinful period when Israel was split into two separate nations.
What is the Divided Kingdom?
This first covenant mediator is associated with the sign of the Sabbath.
Who is Adam?
The Israelites were miraculously fed with this "bread from heaven" during their 40 years in the desert.
What is Manna?
The mystery of God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ is known by this term.
What is the Incarnation?
This man holds the title of the very first martyr of the Church after he was stoned to death for preaching about Jesus.
Who is Stephen?