Advent
What does the word Advent mean?
Advent comes from the Latin word "adventus," which means "coming" or "arrival."
What day do Catholics take down Christmas decorations?
January 7th, the day after the Epiphany (January 6th, 2026)
Who did Our Lady of Guadalupe appear to on the Hill of Tepeyac in Mexico in 1531?
St. Juan Diego
What was the name of the Angel that announced to Mary that she would be the Mother of God
The Angel Gabriel
Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
St. Peter
Name a theme of at least one of the PURPLE Advent Wreath Candles
Each candle represents a different theme of hope, peace, and love.
What is the candy cane symbolize?
The crook/staff of the Shepards present at the Nativity. The candy cane upside down is also a J for Jesus.
On December 28th, the Catholic Church Commemorates the Feast of the Holy Innocents? Can you explain what this feast day is about?
Commemorates the infant boys massacred by King Herod. They are considered the first martyrs for Christ.
What city was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What does the word Catholic mean?
Universal
What is the name of the feast celebrated on December 8th, which is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church?
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrating the conception of Mary without original sin.
Who was Joseph at the Nativity
The foster father of Jesus and the husband of Mary.
On December 13th, we celebrate what Catholic Saint that is the Patron Saint of the blind?
St. Lucy
What does the name Bethlehem mean?
House of bread
What are the 3 Theological Virtues?
Faith, Hope and Charity/Love
Fill in the lyric: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive _______ .”
Israel
Which prophet foretold the birth of Jesus in the Old Testament?
Isaiah
What was the name of the Catholic Saint and Jesuit missionary who evangelized in Japan and India?
St. Francis Xavier
Which two Gospels include the birth narrative of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
What are the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
Baptism, Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders
What is the third Sunday in Advent called when we light the PINK Advent Wreath Candle?
The third candle often being rose-colored to signify Gaudete Sunday.
What does the word “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us!
What Catholic Saint punched a heretic at the Council of Nicea for saying Jesus wasn't God?
St. Nicholas
Caspar (Gaspar), Melchoir, and Balthazar
What does INRI stand for? (This is written on the Crucifix)
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews