Advent Quiz 3
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50. What is omitted from Mass during Advent?
The organ
Prayer of the Faithful
Consecration
The Gloria
49. What is the meaning of "Advent"?
Coming
Going
Giving
Receiving
48. What feast immediately follows Advent?
Pentecost
Easter
Christmas
New Years
47. We fast during Advent.
True
False
46. What does the rose Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Peace
Joy
Love
45. What does the second purple Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Joy
Peace
Love
44. What does the first purple Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Love
Joy
Peace
43. On Gaudete Sunday it is tradition for the Pope to do what in Rome?
Invite everyone over for dinner
Bless baby Jesus statues for peoples' Nativity scenes
Sing Christmas Carols
None of the above
42. Each of the four Advent candles represent what time period?
10 days
100 years
1000 years
40 days
41. Who is credited with creating the first nativity scene?
Pope Leo
Pope Clement
Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Francis of Assisi
40. How many months was Elizabeth pregnant when Mary visited her?
9
7
2
6
39. How many days after his birth did Joseph and Mary name Jesus?
10
9
8
1
38. What animals are mentioned in the Bible as being in the stable with Mary Joseph?
Sheep
Cattle
The Bible does not say
Donkey and camels
37. "For there is born this day in__________________ a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "
Bethlehem
Nazareth
The City of David
Judea
36. Where in Palestine is Bethlehem located?
Judea
Nazareth
Babylon
Mesopotamia
35. What prophet foretold Jesus' birth?
Moses
Amos
Joel
Isaiah
34. The wise men are only mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew.
True
False
33. What country did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod's decree to kill the children?
Israel
Egypt
Babylon
Jordan
32. What was Herod's reaction to the news that Jesus was born?
He celebrated.
He threw the wise men in prison.
He ordered all boys younger than two years old to be killed.
He didn't care.
31. In which Gospel do the shepherds appear?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
30. The magi or wise men were from ______________.
The North
The South
The East
The West
29. What was the name of Jesus' earthly grandfather?
Zechariah
John
Joseph
Joachim
27. Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem for a census decreed by _____________.
Herod
A great prince
Roman Emperor Ceasar Augustus
The King of the Jews
26. Who sent the magi to visit the baby Jesus?
King David
King Herod
Caesar
Pilate
25. The name Jesus means_________.
Blessed One
Savior
Lamb
Holy One
24. After the shepherds learn of the birth of Jesus what do they do?
Spread the news of his birth
Sacrifice a lamb
Take a bath before they leave to visit him
Pray
23. The bible states that Jesus was born on December 25th.
True
False
22. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth ______, and good will toward men.
Hope
Peace
Joy
Love
21. Who told the shepherds about Jesus' birth?
The Magi
Angels
Simeon
Gabriel
20. She shall bring forth a son and you shall call him________.
Jesus
Francis
Ignatius
Peter
19. How was Joseph told what to name his child?
In a dream.
Mary picked the name.
Joseph made it up on the spot.
None of the above.
18. According to tradition what did Mary ride on while traveling with Joseph to Bethlehem?
Donkey.
Camel.
Horse.
She walked.
17. The Magi brought frankincense, myrrh, and _________ as gifts for the messiah.
Silver
Gold
Toys
Clothes
16. How many gifts did the Magi bring Jesus?
5
6
3
1
15. Jesus was laid in a manger. A manger is _______________.
A feeding trough for animals.
A stable.
A place for water.
A barn.
14. The innkeeper told Joseph and Mary what?
Come on in.
There's no room at the Inn.
Come back later, we may have an opening.
The Bible does not tell us.
13. How many Sundays are there in Advent?
5
4
6
3
12. The third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. What color vestments does the priest wear this Sunday?
Purple
Red
Rose
White
11. What color vestments does the priest wear during Advent?
Green
White
Red
Purple
10. What feast of Mary is celebrated during Advent?
The Annunciation
The Immaculate Conception
The Assumption
Queen of Heaven and Earth
9. Advent begins what?
A new liturgical year.
The NFL playoffs.
The shopping season.
None of the above.
8. The advent wreath has three purple candles and one _____ candle.
Blue
Red
Green
Pink
7. What sign did the shepherds see in the sky?
A full moon
A dancing moon
A bright star
An eclipse
6. Who said "My soul magnifies the Lord"?
Mary
Joseph
Elizabeth
Jesus
5. Who did the angels appear to in the fields?
The Three Wise Men
The townsfolk
The shepherds
The King
4. "Today in the Town of David a savior __________."
Visited for a while
Is born
Passed through
Stayed in a hotel
3. What is the name of Elizabeth's child?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
2. What did the child in Elizabeth's womb do when Mary visited Elizabeth?
Nothing
Leapt
Got the hiccups
Raised his hand
1 - Who said?: Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favor.
The angel Gabriel
Elizabeth
Joseph
Zechariah
