Advent #1
Advent means what?
Arrival
How many candles are on the Advent wreath?
Five
Describe the Crucifix.
Most common symbol
Stands for sacrifice and atonement
INRI- "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"
Describe the Dove.
Holy Spirit- John the Baptist
Dove came down when Jesus was baptized.
Where did the first Christmas trees come from?
The first Christmas trees started in Germany.
What are the colors of Advent?
Violet(purple) and rose(pink)
What are the colors of the candles?
White, rose, and violet.
Describe Omega and Alpha.
Alpha- first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Omega- last letter of the Greek alphabet.
God is infinite and internal.
"I am the beginning and the end"
Describe the Lamb.
Most important symbol.
Symbolizes purity and innocence.
Were the traditions of using stockings and accident?
Yes. They were being hung to dry near a fire when St. Nicholas accidentally dropped gifts in them.
What is the first season of the church?
Advent
What do the first second, third, and fourth candles mean, including what color?
1st: Hope- violet
2nd: Peace-violet
3rd: Joy-rose
4th: Love-violet
Describe the Sacred Heart.
Jesus' eternal love for us.
Describe the Crossed Keys.
Keys represent the Keys of Heaven that Jesus presented to Peter (the first pope).
What was Rudolph almost named?
Rudolph was almost named Rollo or Reginald.
What are the four weeks of Advent for?
Preparing, penance, and royalty.
When is St. Nicholas' feast day?
December 6th.
Describe Chi Ro.
The first two letters of Christs name "X" and "P" in Greek.
Another symbol for Jesus.
Give two facts about Ichthys, the Christian fish.
Originates from the Greek word fish. Translated to Jesus, Christ, God, Son, Savior.
It was used among Christians in hiding to display meeting places.
It was to determine whether someone was a Christian or someone looking to persecute Christians.
Fish relates to several scriptures: "A fisher of men"- go out and find people to do God's work.
Fish is faced toward the left. Opposite way is that Christ is Carrying us from the left to the right (correct) side.
"Jingle Bells" was a song originally for what holiday?
Thanksgiving.
What are some characteristics of the Advent wreath? What do they mean?
Green- life of Jesus
Texture-spiky-crown of thorns
Circle-immortality
Red Berries- blood of Jesus
When is the Immaculate Conception? What do the two words mean?
Holy Day of Obligation- December 8th.
Immaculate means clean. Conception mean when a male's sperm impregnates a woman.
Describe IHS.
The shortened form of the Greek word Jesus, which is ΙΗΣΟΥΣ.
Give two more facts about the Christian Fish.
Originates from the Greek word fish. Translated to Jesus, Christ, God, Son, Savior.
It was used among Christians in hiding to display meeting places.
It was to determine whether someone was a Christian or someone looking to persecute Christians.
Fish relates to several scriptures: "A fisher of men"- go out and find people to do God's work.
Fish is faced toward the left. Opposite way is that Christ is Carrying us from the left to the right (correct) side.
About how many people were sent to the ER because of putting up ornaments.
About 15,000 people.