Advent #1
Advent means...
Advent is the ____ season of the church
first
What is the most common symbol?
What is the most important symbol?
The Lamb
Where did the baby Jesus sleep?
In a manager
What are the two main colors of Advent?
How long does Advent last?
Four weeks
What does the Sacred Heart stand for?
Jesus' eternal love for us.
What does the Alpha and Omega represent?
God is infinite and eternal, beginning and the end
Complete the lyric/fill in the blank: A child, a child _____ Let us bring him _____
A child, a child shivers in the cold. Let us bring him silver and a gold x2
False, represents immortality and how life keeps moving on.
True or False: Saint. Nicholas had dropped goods in people's shoes if they left them at their FRONT door.
True
Which symbol represents purity and innocence through the color white?
The Lamb
Who was given the "crossed keys to heaven?"
Saint. Peter
When and where was St. Nicholas born, and when did he die?
Born: Turkey, 270
Died: December 6, 343
preparing, penance, and royalty
T or F: During the immaculate Conception, Mary found out that her child, Jesus, was born without original sin
False, the child was CONCEIVED or CREATED. Not born
Where does the word Ichthys originate from? What does it mean?
Greek, Fish
What is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and is shown in John the Baptist story?
The Dove
What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit? (Im sorry I had to include one )
Krisp Kringle!
What is EACH symbol of the Advent wreath and what do they each represent?
2. Texture- Spikey- Crown of Thorns
3. Circle- Immortality
4. Red Berries- Blood of Jesus
What is each candle of Advent's color? What does each represent? ( ALL of the candles )
1. White- Jesus is the light of the world
2. Violet- Hope
3. Violet- Peace
4. Pink- Joy
5. Violet- Love
What was the symbol of the fish used for? Give two reasons. Was it crucial to Christians at the time?
1. Used to display meeting places for Christians in hiding
2. Used to determine if someone was a Christian or if someone was looking to persecute Christians.
Shown in various scriptures. It was crucial for Christians' survival as it provided ways for communication and safety.
Answers vary!!!!
What does: The crucifix, the sacred heart, the lamb, and the dove represent?
1. Crucifix- sacrifice and atonement
2. The Sacred Heart- Jesus' eternal love for us
3. The Lamb- symbolizes purity and innocence
4. The Dove- Holy Spirit, John the Baptist
Who is Kanakaloka? In what state is this translated to?
Kanakaloka is Santa in Hawaii!