Prophets of Old
Colourful Liturgical Seasons
Anticipating Advent
100

Who took animals in groups of two onto an ark?

Noah

100

What liturgical season are we in now?

Advent

100

How many weeks does Advent last?

4

200

Who became a father of all nations?

Abraham

200

What colour do we use in Ordinary time?

green

200

What does anticipate mean?

to look forward to

300

Name a prophet that God made a covenant with

Noah, Abraham, Moses, Isaiah

300

Name a church season in which we see the liturgical colour of white

Christmas, Easter, or Triduum

300

What is special about December 25th?

Jesus' birthday

400

Which prophet was asked to free God’s people from the Egyptians?

Moses

400

How many days does Lent last for?

Technically, although there are 44 days of Lent between Ash Wednesday and Easter, there are 40 fasting days.)

400

What do we light each week in Advent?

an Advent wreath or candle

500

Which prophet tried to run away from God?

Jonah

500

How many liturgical seasons are there in a church?

6: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Triduum

500

Name three people you would expect to see in a Nativity scene

any three of the following are acceptable: Mary, Joseph, Jesus, shepherds, angel Gabriel, Three Wise Men