Advent
How long is Advent?
four weeks.
What colors are the candles on the wreath?
Three are violet and one is rose(pink)
What is the Immaculate Conception?
The moment God concieved Mary without original sin.
Where and when was St Juan diego born?
Mexico,1474
What day is Christmas?
12/25
What does Advent mean?
Arrival
Why is the wreath green?
It symbolizes the life of Jesus.
True or false: Mary was conceived with original sin
False : she was a sinless baby.
What is his feast day?
December 9
What occurred on December 25
Mary gave birth to the son of God.
Which candle is pink?
Why is the wreath a circle.
It symbolizes Jesus everlasting life.
What is St Nicholas feast day?
December 6
What did Mary ask of st Juan diego?
She asked him to tell the pope to build a chapel in her honor.
Where was there when Jesus was born?
Barn Animals, shepards, The three kings, Mary and Joseph
What shows that Advent is the first season of the church?
It starts with the letter A.
True or False: There are Five candles on the Advent wreath.
True
Where was st. Nicholas born ?
myra , turkey
What did he use as proof Mary was there?
His proof was the blooming flowers that appeared in the image of Mary.
How was the tradition of stockings started?
St Nicholas gave money to a foor family and it landed in a sock that was hanging up to dry.
What are the three things we practice during Advent?
Preparing, penance, and royalty
What do each of the candles symbolize?
1: Hope 2: peace 3: joy 4: love
What is St Nicholas the Patron Saint of?
Children and Sailors.
What happened in 1524?
St Juan diego converted to Catholicism.
What was the first gift he gave.
Money for a man who needed to pay his taxes.