Mary
What it is called when the angel came to Mary to tell her that she would have Jesus?
The Annunciation
What did Joseph decide to do when he found out that she was pregnant?
"Divorce her quietly" (Separate from her)
Who were the first ones to visit Jesus after he was born?
the shepherds
What is another name for the wise men?
(What were they?)
Magi
Astrologers
Why didn’t the wise men return to Herod?
they were warned in a dream not to
What was the first thing the angel said to Mary?
Hail full of grace
How many dreams did Joseph have in the Bible?
3
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Because of the census
What were their gifts?
(What are they and what do they symbolize?)
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What did he do when he realized he was deceived?
Ordered that all the baby boys be killed
Where did Mary live?
Nazareth
Mary was _______ to Joseph when she found out she was going to have Jesus.
(What does this mean?)
betrothed
married but not yet living together
What is a manger?
a feeding trough
What is this feast called when the Wise Men come?
Epiphany
Where did Mary and Joseph flee to?
Egypt
What did Elizabeth say to Mary when she came to visit her?
"Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb"
Joseph was of the house of _______.
(Why is this important?)
David
the Messiah would be a descendent of David
What did the angels sing when Jesus was born?
Glory to God in the highest and peace to men of good will
When is the Epiphany?
January 6
Why was it prophesied that the Savior would be from Bethlehem?
(What does Bethlehem mean?)
David was from Bethlehem
"House of Bread"
What did Mary say in response to the angel’s request?
"Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to your word"
What was the prophecy that the angel told Joseph in his dream?
DAILY DOUBLE: What does Emmanuel mean?
A virgin will bear a child
"God is with us"
What were usually used as stables in Jesus' time?
Caves
What are the traditional names for the 3 wise men?
Melchor, Balthasar, and Gaspar
What nationality was Herod?
Edomite