Advent
What is the liturgical color of Advent
- 2 answers.
Purple and Rose
What do we celebrate on Christmas
The birth of Jesus Christ
What is the liturgical color for Ordinary time?
Green
How many days does Lent last (not counting Sundays)?
40
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What is the main focus of the Advent season in the Catholic church?
Preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ.
What color represents Christmas
white
How many periods of Ordinary Time are there in the Catholic Liturgical calendar?
Two
What is the most important feast in the Catholic church?
Easter
What is the longest season of the church's calendar year?
Ordinary time
How long is Advent?
4 weeks (before Christmas)
Who was Jesus' dad here on Earth?
Joseph
What does the word "Ordinal" mean?
counted
What 3 practices are we called to do during Lent?
-Prayer
-Fasting
-Almsgiving
- This is a sad day, so mass is not celebrated
Good Friday
What does the first candle on the Advent wreath represent?
HOPE
What day does the Christmas season begin on? Is it just one day?
December 25
How many weeks is Ordinary time?
33-34 weeks
What are the 3 Triduum events (the 3 days before Easter) Place the 3 Triduum events/days in order
1.Holy Thursday
2. Good Friday
3. Holy Saturday
What day do we celebrate Mary saying YES! The archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and she said yes to God's plan
Solemity of Mary the mother of God - Jan 1st
What colors are the advent candles?
-How many purple? How many pink? What color is the center candle?
- 3 purple
- 1 pink
- middle candle is WHITE
What is the name of the feast we talked about ;about the 3 wise men who visited Jesus after his birth
The epiphany
What is the point of Ordinary time (think , green=growth)
Ordinary time focuses on the life, teachings, and miracles of God. We are called to GROW closer to God during this time and we let him walk with us in the journey of our lives
What were the 3 temptations from the Devil toward Jesus
1. turning stones into bread
2. all the kingdoms were offered to Jesus if he worshipped the devil
3. throwing himself off the tallest point for the angels to catch him
The Catholic church divides the Liturgical calendar into how many seasons? - Name them
5 seasons