Advent Basics
This season prepares us for the coming of Jesus
What is Advent
Jesus is born in this town
What is Bethelehem?
The first book of the New Testament
What is Matthew?
The special Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve
What is Midnight Mass?
The mother of Jesus
Who is Mary?
The four themes of Advent are Hope, Peace, Joy, and ____
What is love?
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem because of this
What is the census?
The Old Testament prophet who foretold “Emmanuel”
Who is Isaiah?
This display shows the scene of Jesus’ birth
What is the Nativity scene?
The earthly father of Jesus
Who is Joseph?
The color most commonly used during Advent
What is purple (or violet)?
The angel who announced Jesus’ birth to Mary
Who is Gabriel?
“Glory to God in the highest” was said by these heavenly beings
Who are the angels?
The Christmas season in the Church lasts until this feast
What is the Baptism of the Lord?
The symbol often placed on top of a Christmas tree
What is a star (or angel)?
The Advent wreath has this many candles (not counting the Christ candle)
What is four?
These visitors followed the star to find Jesus
Whare are the Wise Men (Magi)?
This Gospel begins with “In the beginning was the Word”
What is the Gospel of John?
The day after Christmas that honors the first martyr
What is the Feast of St. Stephen?
These candles represent the light of Christ
What is the Advent wreath?
This third Sunday of Advent is called
What is Gaudete Sunday?
This Gospel gives us the most detailed Nativity story
What is the Gospel of Luke?
The Bible passage traditionally read on Christmas Eve
What is Luke 2:1–20?
This Catholic tradition celebrates Jesus’ birth for eight days
What is the Octave of Christmas?
This angel is traditionally believed to have announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds
Who is Gabriel?