Advent A
What season comes before Christmas in the Catholic Church?
Advent
How many weeks are there in Advent?
Four (4)
Which Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ birth?
Matthew and Luke
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What did the angels say to the shepherds?
Glory to God in the Highest
What does the pink Advent candle symbolize?
Joy
What color is most commonly used in the Advent candles?
Purple
What psalm-like hymn did Mary pray when she visited Elizabeth?
Magnificat
What does the Advent wreath symbolize?
God’s eternal love / unending life
What gift did the Magi bring that symbolizes kingship?
Gold
What is the name of the Sunday when the pink candle is lit?
Gaudete Sunday
What does the word “Advent” mean?
Coming or Arrival
What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us
Who announced to Mary that she would be the Mother of God?
Angel Gabriel
What is the liturgical color for Christmas Day?
White or Gold
What virtue does the first purple candle represent?
Hope
Which Old Testament prophet foretold the birth of the Messiah from a virgin?
Isaiah
Which emperor ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
What is the theological meaning of the Incarnation?
God became man in Jesus Christ
What is the meaning of the Magi’s gift of myrrh?
It symbolizes Jesus’ future suffering and death
What does lighting one additional candle each week symbolize?
The growing light as we prepare for the coming of Christ.
What theme is commonly associated with the second week of Advent?
Peace (represented by the second purple candle).
What traditional prayer or devotion is often prayed during Advent to recall Mary and Joseph’s journey?
The Advent Novena (or in some cultures, Simbang Gabi / Misa de Gallo).
What does the star over the stable symbolize?
The guidance of God leading the Magi to Jesus.
What feast follows immediately after Christmas Day on December 26 in the Catholic Church?
The Feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr.