Advent Wreath
The circular shape of the Advent wreath represents that God's love is ___________.
What is eternal (without end).
Advent means ________ or ________.
What is coming or arrival.
The angel _________ appeared to Mary and announced to her God's plan.
Who is Gabriel.
Bonus: Gabriel is this type of angel (there are 3 referenced by name in the Bible.)
Angels are non-corporeal, which means they do not have a ______.
What is a body.
Before we receive the Eucharist, we say this.....it means 'so be it' or 'it is true'.
What is amen.
Bonus: Eucharist means ______________.
What do the 4 candles in the Advent wreath represent?
What is the 4 weeks of Advent.
The color of Advent is _________, which symbolizes penance, preparation, and the royalty of Christ. This color represents a time of introspection, prayer, and reflection, encouraging believers to prepare their hearts for the coming of Jesus.
What is purple.
What is the name of Mary's cousin who she traveled to see after finding out she was pregnant?
Who is Elizabeth.
The word, angel, comes from the Greek word, "aggelos," which means, ___________.
What is messenger.
We say this after hearing the first and second readings proclaimed at Mass.
What is 'Thanks be to God.'
Bonus: Why do we say this?
The color of the third candle is _____, which symbolizes Joy.
What is rose.
Bonus: We celebrate ________Sunday during the third Sunday of Lent.
What two “comings” of Christ does Advent prepare us for?
What is His first coming at Christmas and His second coming at the end of time.
Jesus was born in the town of __________.
What is Bethlehem.
Bonus: Bethlehem means ________ __ ______/
Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are this type of angel.....they are the only three of this type referenced by name in the Bible.
What are arch-angels.
We say this after hearing the Gospel proclaimed at Mass.
What is 'Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ'.
Bonus: Why do we say this?
The lit candles on the Advent wreath symbolize Jesus as the ________ of the world.
What is light.
Bonus: How does the Advent wreath connect to the Sacrament of Confirmation?
When Mary visited Elizabeth, who was the child who “leapt for joy” in Elizabeth’s womb?
Who is in John the Baptist.
What prayer do we pray together at Mass that begins with the angels' salutation to the shepherds the night Jesus was born?
What is the Gloria.
'Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace to people of good will.'
What do angels do? What is their role?
What is:
1. Send messages to people on behalf of God
2. Intercede for us - Serve God (help bring us closer to Him by helping to bring God’s will the earth)
3. Sing praise in heaven
What is the Apostles Creed.
The Advent candles represent what 4 themes?
What are hope, peace, joy, and love.
Advent begins a new church liturgical _____.
What is year.
When Mary and Joseph left Jerusalem after celebrating the Passover, they discovered Jesus was not with them.........the Holy Family circled back and found Jesus doing what?
What is preaching in the temple.
Who is the angel who led the battle against the angels who rebelled against God in Heaven?
Who is St. Michael.
Bonus: What is the name of the angel who led the rebellion against God? He was known as 'light-bearer' or 'morning star'.
This prayer is always prayed at Mass and was given to the Apostles after they asked Jesus how they should pray.
What is the Our Father.