THE BIRTH STORY
L’HISTOIRE DE LA NAISSANCE
(Luke & Matthew focus)
L’HISTOIRE DE LA NAISSANCE
(Luke & Matthew focus)
In which town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem / Bethléem
Who did the angels first announce Jesus’ birth to?
Shepherds / Des bergers
Who was Jesus’ earthly father?
Joseph
From where did the Wise Men come?
The East / L’Orient
Which prophet foretold the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem?
Micah / Michée
Where did Mary place baby Jesus after He was born?
In a manger / Dans une mangeoire
What were the shepherds doing when the angel appeared?
Watching their flocks at night / Ils gardaient leurs troupeaux la nuit
Who was Mary visiting when she learned she was pregnant?
Elizabeth / Élisabeth
What sign led them to Jesus?
A star / Une étoile
What name means “God with us”?
Emmanuel
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
For a census ordered by Caesar Augustus
Pour un recensement ordonné par César Auguste
What phrase did the angel say to calm them?
“Do not be afraid”
« N’ayez pas peur »
Who held baby Jesus in the temple and praised God?
Simeon / Siméon
Which king wanted to harm Jesus?
King Herod / Le roi Hérode
What does Christmas celebrate for Christians?
The birth of Jesus Christ
La naissance de Jésus-Christ
Who announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
The angel Gabriel / L’ange Gabriel
What appeared after the angel spoke?
A multitude of angels praising God / Une multitude d’anges louant Dieu
Which prophetess spoke about Jesus in the temple?
Anna / Anne
What three gifts did they bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Or, encens et myrrhe
Which Gospel tells most of the Christmas story?
Luke / Luc
Which Old Testament name shares the same meaning as “Jesus”?
Joshua (Yeshua)
What specific title did the angels give to the newborn child?
Savior, Christ the Lord
How was Joseph warned to flee with his family?
In a dream
How were the Wise Men warned not to return to Herod?
They were warned in a dream
What mission was Jesus given according to the angel’s message to Joseph?
To save His people from their sins