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1.2.5 The role and importance of celebrations to Christians Flashcards

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What is advent?

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It is a celebration that marks the start of the liturgical Church year in roman catholic and Anglican churches. Advent means the arrival of that which has been awaited.

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Give three reasons to why Christmas is important to Christians?

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*The celebration of Jesus’ incarnation
*Fasting on Christmas allows people to shift their focus onto others and their fast.
*The birth of Jesus is believed to have given humanity hope for a new beginning

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What day starts Holy Week?

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The Sunday before the Easter weekend

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Describe what is being remembered on Maundy Thursday?

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The last supper .

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On which day is there a vigil held and why?

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Saturday evening and it is to remember the wounds Jesus had on the cross.

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What is celebrated on Easter Sunday?

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Jesus’ resurrection from the dead

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