Advent & The Church
The Church season that helps us get ready for Christmas.
Advent
This wreath with candles helps us count the weeks of Advent.
Advent wreath
The town where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem
This saint is known for generosity and inspired Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas
The prayer Jesus taught His disciples.
Our Father (Lord's Prayer)
Advent usually lasts this many weeks.
4
The Advent wreath has this many candles.
Mary and Jospeh walked from ______ to Bethlehem to have baby Jesus.
Nazareth
This saint created the first Nativity scene.
St. Francis of Assisi
The Gospels are in the ____ Testament.
New
This liturgical color is most often used during Advent.
Purple
The color of the candle lit on the third Sunday of Advent.
Pink
The group of people who visited Jesus after seeing a star.
Wise Men (Magi)
This saint was Jesus’ foster father and a carpenter.
St. Joseph
These commandments, given to Moses, help Catholics know how to love God and love others.
Ten Commandments
The third Sunday of Advent is called this, meaning “rejoice.”
Gaudete Sunday
The scene that shows Jesus’ birth with Mary, Joseph, and the animals.
Nativity Scene
The angel who announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.
Gabriel
This saint’s feast day is December 12 and is celebrated during Advent.
St. Juan Diego
The special season after Advent when we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Christmas Season
Advent reminds us to prepare for both Jesus’ birth and His ______.
Second Coming
The name of the star placed on top of a Christmas tree reminds us of the Christmas Story.
Star of Bethlehem
Which Gospels tell the story of Jesus's birth?
Matthew & Luke
This saint was the first Christian martyr and is celebrated the day after Christmas.
St. Stephen
This sacrament strengthens Catholics with the Holy Spirit to live out their faith more boldly.
Confirmation