Advent Wreath
What colors are the 4 candles?
Purple, Purple, Pink, Purple
When was the actual birthday of Jesus?
March.
What is an Advent Calendar?
A calendar in which each day you get something to do as you get closer to Christmas and prepare yourself for the Birth of the Lord.
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mary) appeared to him and roses appeared on his tilma leaving the image of Mary as proof for the bishop to build a Catholic church in Tepeyac Mexico.
Who is Juan Diego
When did Advent start this year?
Nov. 30
What does the evergreen circle wreath stand for?
Life and Jesus unending love
Why do they wear pink and light a pink candle the week before Christmas on the third Sunday?
Joy in anticipation of Jesus birth
How many days are on an Advent Calendar?
24
What is Saint Nicholas known for?
He is the patron of children. What is he was orphaned and gave gold coins to the poor as wedding doweries.
When does Advent season end?
Dec. 24
When there is a fifth candle, what color is it?
White
What is the third week's Sunday of Advent called?
Gaudete Sunday
Name the Mexican Advent tradition about the nativity?
What is Posadas.
Saint Lucy's eyes were gorged out and then her vision was restored. True or False?
True. She is often pictured with a platter of eyes and she is the patron of visible ailments.
How many purple candles are there?
3
What does the first candle represent?
Hope
How many weeks does Advent last?
4
What is the Immaculate Conception?
What is Mary being conceived in her mother Anne's womb without original sin.
Saint Stephen was the first martyr and an example of faith and forgiveness. His feast day is December 1. True or False
FALSE He is the first martyr but his feast day is December 26 day after Christmas.
The Churches liturgical year begins with Advent - True or False?
True
What does the fifth candle represent?
Christ
How did Mary respond to Gabriel's announcement?
May it be done to me according to your word.
What does the liturgical color of Purple represent?
prayer, penance, and sacrifice
Who is Saint John of the Cross?
Doctor of the church that wrote Dark Night of the Soul. He is the patron saint of Spanish poets, mystics, and contemplatives.
What does Advent mean?
Coming or Arrival