Bible
Part of the Bible known as the Hebrew Scriptures
Old Testament
Led the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land
Joshua
patriarch
This river stopped flowing when the Hebrew priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant began to cross the Jordan.
Jordan River
Color worn for purity, light, glory, and joy
White and gold
Collection of sacred writings
Bible
Sold his birthright and his father's blessing for a bowl of stew
Esau
Isaac had 2 sons
Esau and Jacob
The season between the seasons of Christmas and Lent, Easter and Advent
Ordinary Time
One of the dogmas we believe about Mary
Assumption
It was a sign of God's presence and a reminder of the Covenant.
wife of Isaac who became a channel of God's will
Rebekah
Adam and Eve's sons
Cain and Abel
Green
Father of Believers
Abram which became Abrahamm
Christians celebrate a special meal at Mass. This is the source and summit of our Catholic Faith.
Eucharist
Asked the Lord for great wisdom to rule the Hebrews well
King Solomon
Helps us make good moral choices
Conscience
Color worn during Penance, sacrifice, Lent, and Advent
Purple/violet
Abram's wife
Sarai, which changed to Sarah
The biblical story of creation appears in this Book
Book of Genesis
First man selected to receive God's promise and to pass it along to his descendents
Abraham
Feast that is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ the King
Color worn for God's love, blood, fire and celebrations of martyrs
Red
Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles 50 days after Easter
Pentacost