Advent 2 Flashcards
advent means
coming
2 purposes of advent
to prepare for jesus’ birth
to await jesus coming at the end of time
colors of advent
main color: purple (symbolizes prayer and penance)
other color: rose (symbolizes rejoicing)
3 symbols of advent
wreath: circle of the year, eternal life
candles: Jesus is the light of the world
jesse tree: jesus’ family tree
what can we do to prepare during advent
reconciliation
light advent wreaths
give thanks, do nice things
compare advent with other liturgical seasons
lent:
same main color
advent isn’t penitential
preparing
not as much as a celebration as christmas or easter
immaculate conception
when MARY was conceived without sin to Ann and Joachim
annunciation
when gabriel tells mary that she’s pregnant with God’s son
Incarnation
when Jesus takes on flesh (when he’s born)
