the Bible
These are the 2 major sections of the Bible.
What are the Old Testament and the New Testament?
We praise Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus Christ, with this prayer. It ain't just a football thang.
What is The Hail Mary?
Santa Claus is the embodiment of this kind and generous historical figure. He was a bishop in the early church in what is now Turkey. He is known for his acts of kindness including putting gold coins in a family's stockings to help them out during hard times. He is now a Roman Catholic saint.
Who is St. Nicholas?
In Mexico and other South American countries this beautiful plant grows showy red, pink or white leaves that are used as Christmas decor in churches, homes and businesses. You may have bought some from the Liverpool Catholic Community's Youth Group this season.
What is the Pointsettia?
In the 12 days of Christmas, this is what my true love sent to me on the 5th day.
(Extra 25 points if you sing it).
What is 5 Golden Rings?
These 4 are the evangelists who wrote the gospels we hear at mass every week.
Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?
In this prayer, we praise God for all the good he has done for us. We say, or sing, this during mass.
Hint: It starts: Glory to God in the Highest..
Double Hint: Could be a girl's name.
Triple Hint: It's the first name of an 80s pop star.
What is The Gloria?
Gold and other precious materials were used in the ink to create these decorative and intricate letters and documents. The ornate decoration often told a story so that people who couldn't read would be able to understand what the document was about and how important the information was.
What are illuminated manuscripts or illuminated letters.
In this Country, Wigilia is the traditional Christmas Eve fare with 12 dishes to represent the 12 apostles. An extra seat is left as well for an unexpected guest.
What is Poland?
Finish the line in this popular Christmas Carol:
"Silver bells, Silver bells,
It's Christmas time in the ________"
(Extra 50 points if you sing this line).
What is "....City."
This is the name of the first 5 books of the Old Testament.
What is the Torah or Pentateuch?
This is a series of prayers said as a devotion to Mary. It involves several repeated prayers and can be meditative. There are 5 different mysteries that can be meditated about while saying this prayer.
What is the Rosary?
During Jesus' time on Earth, this was the governing body in the lands Jesus and his disciples traveled and taught.
What is the The Roman Empire?
This Italian Witch will not bake children into the Christmas Panettone. She is a kind and conscientious witch and will NOT use magic to prepare the Christmas feast because she knows Christmas has a magic of its own. She has been made popular by children's author and illustrator Tommy de Paola.
Who is Strega Nonna?
In the carol The Holly and the Ivy this is the one that wears the crown.
Hint: It's a symbol of everlasting life and used throughout the winter as decoration.
What is Holly?
The Good News of God's love is revealed in this part of the Bible describing the life, suffering, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.
What is Gospel?
The name of one of these two prayers is...
One of these prayers is said during every mass. They are both the expression of the core beliefs we hold as Roman Catholics. One was created during the 1st Ecumenical council in Nicea in the year 325.
What is the Nicene Creed?
What is the Apostles Creed?
The Old Testament tells the story God giving the 10 commandments to this person while he stood on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
Mon Dieu! La Pere Fouellard is the wicked counterpart to this Father of Christmas in France.
Who is Pere Noel?
This Christmas Carol was originally called Greensleves and was NOT originally a Christmas song at all.
What is What Child is This?
This is the Jewish feast celebrating the Festival of Light. The candles lit during this feast time represent oil that miraculously lasted 8 nights when it was only supposed to last for one night. This oil helped the Jewish people rebuild their temple that had been destroyed and find light and shelter in a time of darkness.
What is Hanukkah?
These pictures are placed in order throughout Catholic Churches to tell the Passion Story, the persecution, death and resurrection of Jesus.
What are the Stations of the Cross?
In the earliest days of Christianity Christians were not allowed to practice their religion while the Roman Caesar ruled the land. This symbol was used as a sign to the faithful that they have found a safe place to worship with fellow believers.
Hint: The greek word for this symbol is Ichthys.
What is a fish?
Though the majority of people in this country are Muslim, Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas on Jan 7th along with other orthodox christians. The Christmas greeting is Eid Milad Majid translated as "Glorious Birth Feast" and children hope Baba Noël will bring them gifts.
What is Egypt?
This popular holiday tune, composed by James Lord Pierpont in colonial America, does not mention Christmas at all but does reference drag racing sleighs. Slay!
(Extra 75 points if you can sing the first verse).
(Extra 100 points if you can sing the 2nd verse).
What is Jingle Bells?