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What is a steward?
A person who takes the time to help others and possibly even supply items they may need.
The name of Joseph's father
Jacob
The rainbow is a symbol of _____.
promise and unity
What is a patriarch?
any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race, especially Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and their forefathers, or the sons of Jacob.
Christmas celebrates:
the birth of Jesus
A special gift given to Joseph from his father that was a symbol of his love for him.
a colorful coat
What does the Jesse tree stand for?
A symbolic way of presenting the story of God's love and action in the lives of people throughout the centuries.
This biblical story walks us through the days that God used to form the world.
Creation Story
Advent is represented by the color:
purple
God spoke to Moses in this specific location to help guide him.
Mount Sinai
Cain and Abel
The Triduum recognizes/reminds us of......
Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection
Think of a symbol on the Jesse tree. What does it stand for?
There are many examples. 1 is the serpent- this is a symbol for the evil that entered the Garden of Eden and tempted Adam and Eve.
The book of Genesis is found in the _____
Old Testament
This Liturgical Season occurs two times in the year and is represented by the color _____.
Ordinary Time, green
Name a patriarch. Why did God choose this person.
There were several- Example:
This held the tablets containing the 10 Commandments
Ark of the Covenant
He was very jealous of the relationship between God and his brother. His gifts to God did not truly come from the heart, while his brother's did.
Cain
He had dreams that foretold what was to happen. Because of this he was able to help save Egypt from a famine.
Joseph
When does Advent occur?
between Christmas & Lent as well as between Easter & Advent
What did the flood waters symbolize?
The sacrament of Baptism (rebirth- cleansing of sin).
Lent begins on:
Ash Wednesday
God's laws that were put in place for the people to follow, creating a strong covenant with God.
The 10 Commandments
What do these numbers stand for in terms of the Bible:
John 5:11
Gospel of John, Chapter 5, Verse 11