Nativity Knowledge
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St.Mary
Christmas
Servants
100
Tell me what is wrong about this nativity picture?
What is no wise men at the manger (there were more than 3 and they visited Christ when he was older) ?
100
Out of all of the students here in the room, God and all the servants love _________ the most...
ALL OF YOU!!!!!
100
Theotokos means...
What is Mother of God?
100
The most common American foods/drinks that people eat on Christmas are...
What is eggnog, ham, and turkey?
100
Evana is studying to be a ...
BONUS POINTS what state does she study in??
What is a doctor in New York?
200
The names for St.Mary are....
What is Burning Bush, Theotokos, Second Heaven, Golden Censor, Rod of Aaron?
200
Who is always found with a ball when they come into any service?
David
200
The parents of St.Mary are...
Were her parents of the faith?
Who are Joachim and Anne?
Yes; they were Godfearing people.
200
This is....
Who is St.Nicholas?
200
Verona and Mary attend (colleges)....
Verona and Mary major in....
What is Farleigh Dickinson (FDU) (Verona) and Kean (Mary)?
What is Occupational Therapy (Mary) and Psychology (Verona)?
300
The burning bush prophesied that....
What are the protection of St.Mary's virginity and Christ's birth?
300
We have MANY Mariam's in our class - a variation of the name Mary. Name the 3 Mary icons that we have in our church.
Who is St.Mary the Mother of God, St.Mary of Egypt, St. Mary Magdalene?
300
The five closest people to St.Mary are...
Who are Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Joachim, Anna, and Joseph?
300
The wreath is a symbol of.... (explain how)
What is "the shape of the wreath represents crown of thorns" and "red berries stands for Christ's blood that was shed" ?
300
Hani and Mariam have _____ amount of kids, their names are ________, and they are in ______ grades in school.
Who are four, Gabby, Theodore, Joshua, Rebecca, junior, second, and sixth?
400
Simeon the Elder would translate the Old Testament. What happened when he went to translate Isiah?
What is as he was translating Isiah, he went to change the word "virgin" to "woman" in a verse. the angel appeared to him and told him he wouldn't die until he saw the fulfillment of the prophecy 360 years later.
400
Name everyone that doesn't go to BHS (name those that are present with us now).
Who is ______?
400
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant." (Luke 1:46-48)
St.Mary said this when...
What is after she left Elizabeth's house?
400
The concept of Santa Claus came from....
What is "St.Nicholas was a Christian bishop who helped the poor and gave gifts. There was a man that had three daughters that he wanted to marry off but had no money to do so. So, in three different events, St.Nicholas snuck into their house at night and secretly left a sack of money. On the third night, the father found out and thanked him. This is where the story of Santa Claus comes from."
400
The servant's current jobs are....
What is:
Mary --> works in school (doctoral assistant)
Verona --> substitute teacher in BHS
George --> something in business, only God knows, his job changes every week
Hani --> physical therapist
Mariam --> teacher
Nancy --> dentist
Youssef --> dentist
Evana --> student in medical school
Marco --> dentist
500
We talked about three hidden gems of the nativity. Say what they were and provide a trait about each.
What is:
Joseph: ability to cover other's faults, humility, devotion to his family
Angels: live a life of praising God and visit those who are like shepherds (represent simplicity)
St.Simeon: waiting and watchfulness for God
500
In the church, there are icons of male saints, that share many of our 10th grade boys names. Name all the boys (that are here today) that share a name with a male saint that WE HAVE AN ICON FOR IN OUR CHURCH.
______________
500
The stars present on an icon of the Theotokos are how many and the star symbolizes...
What are the three stars that symbolize her virginity and that she was a virgin before, during, and after giving birth to Christ.
500
Explain this picture IN DETAIL.
Answer must include who, where, and why.
What is, "St.Nicholas and Arius"
"The Council of Nicea"
"Arius was stating heresies (Jesus Christ was not of equal divinity of the Father) and St.Nicholas lost his cool, got up, walked across the room, and slapped Arius across the face."
500
Which servants have babies in 2025 in 10th grade?
BONUS POINTS:
Which servants have babies in 2025 in ALL GRADES?
Marco (baby Eliana)
George (baby Grace)
John (baby Amelia)
Marina (baby Eliana)
Mirna (baby Luca)