General
In which town was Jesus born, according to the Bible?
Bethlehem
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Which Gospel(s) contains the story of the birth of Jesus?
Gospel of Luke and Matthew
Jesus spent some of His early childhood years in a foreign country. Which country did His parents escape to because of persecution from King Herod, according to the Gospel of Matthew?
Egypt
In the OT, who saw St. Mary as a bush of fire?
Moses
At what age did Mary's son officially receive the name Jesus?
8th day
How many wise men came to Jesus, according to the Bible?
The Bible does not mention the number of wise men
Of the four gospels, only one does not say anything about Christ's birth or beginning. Which gospel is that?
Mark
Who spread the news about baby Jesus throughout Bethlehem?
The Shepherds
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary in the Bible?
Archangel Gabriel.
These animals are often shown in Nativity scenes, sharing the manger with Jesus.
Ox and Donkey
the visit of the Wise Men is considered a fulfillment of a prophecy from which Old Testament book, symbolizing the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah by the nations?
Isaiah (Isaiah 60:6 - The multitude of camels shall cover your land,
The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah;
All those from Sheba shall come;
They shall bring gold and incense,
And they shall proclaim the praises of the Lord. )
What was the name of the prophet whom Christians believe predicted the birth of Mary's boy child?
Isaiah
Whilst Joseph was still in shock and pondering his next move, someone appeared to him in a dream with an explanation and instructions. Who was it that visited Joseph in a dream?
an angel of the Lord
What is the name of St. Mary's parents?
St. Ann and Joachim
What event follows Christmas in the Coptic calendar? Hint: It's one of the sacraments!
The season of Epiphany.
What is the symbolism of the Frankincense and Myrrh?
A sacrifice to God and Embalmment
In the Gospel of Luke, what response did Mary give to the angel Gabriel when she was told she would conceive the Son of God?
“Let it be to me according to your word.”
The Coptic Orthodox Church commemorates the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt during a feast. When is it celebrated in Church?
24th of the Coptic month of Pashons (June 1)
St. Mary is often called the Theotokos. What does "Theotokos" mean?
God-Bearer
Why did God specifically have to be the sacrificial lamb?
No one could carry the unlimited sins that was done from Adam till the end of the world except the unlimited God ( Jesus ) who died on the cross
Why were these particular gifts given to Jesus?
One for the King, One for God, and One for the Man
- Theophylact of Ochrid
The Magi are described as following a star to find Jesus. According to the Gospel, what book in the OT did the prophecy when they come to worship the newborn king come from?
Micah
"But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel"?
Jesus’ flight into Egypt was a fulfillment of a prophecy. Which Old Testament prophet’s words are believed to have been fulfilled when the Holy Family fled to Egypt?
Hosea (Hosea 11:1: "Out of Egypt I called my Son")
Saint Mary was chosen from all generations to bear the Son of God. Which Old Testament figure is often symbolically connected to Saint Mary’s purity and role in salvation history?
Ark of the Covenant