Faith Words
Mary and Joseph
Luke vs. Matthew
Shepherds and Magi
The Incarnation and Us
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God’s Anointed One and Savior


Who is the Messiah?

100

The angel Gabriel announced to her that she would become the mother of Jesus.

Who is Mary?

100

This Gospel tells of angels announcing Jesus’ birth to shepherds.?

What is the Gospel of Luke

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The angels first announced Jesus’ birth to these ordinary people watching their flocks.

Who are the shepherds?

100

In the Incarnation, the Son of God became this without ceasing to be divine.

What is human?

200


 This is the mystery of the Son of God becoming human in Jesus Christ.


What is the Incarnation?


200

Mary’s trusting response to God’s invitation is often called her “Let it be done.”

What is her fiat?

200

This Gospel highlights Joseph, the Magi, and the star.

What is the Gospel of Matthew?

200

These visitors followed a star to find Jesus and offer gifts.

Who are the Magi?

200

In John’s Gospel, the Word became this and made his dwelling among us.

What is flesh? Accept: What is human?

300

Stories and teachings passed from person to person by word of mouth are called this.


What is oral tradition?


300

Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem because of this event ordered by Caesar Augustus.

What is a census?

300

Luke’s account highlights Mary, Elizabeth, and these visitors who heard the good news from angels.

Who are the shepherds?

300

This gift from the Magi points to Jesus’ kingship.

What is gold?

300

Jesus is called this because he brings God and humanity into relationship.

Who is the Mediator?

400

Jesus has this nature that belongs to God, as well as human nature.



What is divine nature?


400

This prophet’s words connect Bethlehem with the promised ruler of Israel.

Who is Micah? Accept: What is the prophecy in Micah 5:2?

400

Matthew connects Jesus’ birth especially with this people’s history and God’s promises.

Who is Israel? Accept: What is Israel’s history and promises?

400

The Magi’s visit, celebrating Jesus revealed to the world, is called this.

What is the Epiphany?

400

This season begins the Catholic liturgical year and runs from the Sunday closest to November 30 through December 24.

What is Advent?

500

This term describes the union of Jesus’ divine and human natures in one person.

What is the hypostatic union?

500

Catholics honor Mary with this title because Jesus, whom she bore, is God the Son.

Who is the Mother of God?

500

These two chapters in Luke tell much of the Gospel’s infancy narrative.

What are Luke 1–2?

500

Name the three gifts brought by the Magi.

What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

500

This verse says, “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”

What is John 1:14?