Advent
How many candles are on an Advent wreath?
4 or 5 if you count the white Christ candle in the middle
Where was Jesus born?
In a stable in the town of Bethlehem
Why did the Son of God (Jesus) become man?
to save us from our sins
When you go to Reconciliation, what are the first words you should say after saying hello to the priest?
Bless me Father for I have sinned.
Silent Night, Holy Night
All is calm, all is ________.
Bright
What colors are the candles on an Advent wreath?
purple and pink (also white if you include the Christ candle)
Who is the mother of Jesus?
Blessed Virgin Mary
What are the stories that Jesus used to teach called?
Parables
What prayer will the priest ask you to say during the Sacrament of Penance?
Act of Contrition
Away in a Manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
lay down _______ _________ ________
His sweet head
Advent is a time of waiting. What are we waiting for?
The Birth of Jesus at Christmas
Who told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus?
The angel Gabriel
Which person of the Blessed Trinity is Jesus?
Second
What is the name for serious sins that cut us off from God's grace?
mortal sins
Hark! The herald angels sing.
Glory to the newborn ________.
King
How long does Advent last?
About 4 weeks - starts 4 Sundays before Christmas
Who is the foster father of Jesus?
Joseph
What did Jesus do for his apostles at the Last Supper?
washed their feet
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also known by what other 2 names?
Sacrament of Penance
Sacrament of Confession
Joy to the world. The Lord is come.
Let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room.
And _________ and __________ sing.
Heaven and Nature
During Advent, we sing O Come, O Come ___________.
Emmanuel (God is with us)
What 3 gifts did the Magi bring Jesus?
What is the prayer that Jesus taught us?
Our Father
When you leave the confessiobal, the priest will give you something to do. What is that called?
Penance
We Three kings of Orient are
bearing gifts - We traverse a far
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder _________.
Star