Traditions
The color most used during the season of Advent.
What is purple?
“Oh come, all ye faithful…” in Latin.
What is Adeste Fideles?
The country where the tradition of the Christmas tree began.
What is Germany?
I am the first American-born citizen saint.
Who is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton?
Number of weekend Masses celebrated at Holy Trinity.
The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday.” Its name comes from the first word of the Mass’s Entrance Antiphon, which translates to this word or phrase.
What is “Rejoice”?
Hymn whose chorus is “Gloria in excelsis Deo.”
What is Angels We Have Heard on High?
In Mexico, this celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph seeking shelter.
What is Las Posadas?
I was the first to witness the Resurrection.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
The three words that encompass the essence of our Parish (catchphrase).
What is Believe, Belong, and Become?
This symbol, often hung in churches during Advent, features a messianic tree and ornaments representing figures and promises leading to Jesus.
What is the Jesse Tree?
This hymn prays, “Fall on your knees…”
What is O Holy Night?
In Italy, children await gifts from this kindly “grandmother” figure.
Who is La Befana?
I'm known as the patron saint of travelers.
Who is St. Christopher?
This priest served as the very first pastor of our parish.
Who is Monsignor Douglas Fater?
This ancient Advent hymn, traditionally sung during Vespers from December 17–23, is the source of the verses in O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
What are the O Antiphons?
“Hark! The herald angels...” was written by this Methodist founder.
Who is Charles Wesley?
In the Philippines, this nine-day Advent novena of Masses is called ____.
What is Simbang Gabi?
I carried the cross with Jesus.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?
The year Holy Trinity was founded.
What is 1987?
In the Roman Martyrology’s Christmas Proclamation, the birth of Christ is dated using this ancient system that counts years from the creation of the world.
What is the Anno Mundi dating system?
This Hymn prays, “'All hail,' said he, 'O lowly maiden Mary,' Most highly favoured lady: Gloria!”
What is The angel Gabriel from heaven?
In Ireland, this candle is burned in a window on Christmas Eve to welcome Mary & Joseph.
What is the Christ Candle (or Hospitality Candle)?
I said, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
Who is St. Augustine of Hippo?
Complete our Mission Statement: "We actively nurture in joy our family of faith, by means of a transforming love for the Lord Jesus in prayer, in worship and sacramental life, in catechesis, and ____________."
What is In love for every man and woman?