Advent Dates and Events Flashcards

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December 2nd

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1st Sunday of Advent of 2018

Church’s New Year

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2
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December 6th

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The feast of St Nicholas

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3
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December 8th

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
*Holy day of obligation
Mary’s mother Anne was pregnant with Mary

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4
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December 12th

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Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe

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5
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December 24th

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Advent ends at midnight

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6
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December 25th

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The Nativity of our Lord
Christmas Day
Jesus’ birthday

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7
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January 6th

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Feast of the Epiphany

Feast of the Three Kings

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8
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An important symbol that advent is close. Is also a circle to represent Trinity.

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The Advent wreath

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9
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Advent is the

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Church’s New Year

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10
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The word Advent comes from a Latin word that means

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Arrival or coming

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11
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During Advent, the priests and deacons wear which color?

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Purple

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12
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How many purple and pink candles are there on an advent wreath?

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There are three purple and one pink candles.

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13
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The 1st Sunday of Advent symbolizes hope and is celebrated with which candle?

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The prophet’s candle

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14
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The 2nd Sunday of Advent symbolizes love and is celebrated with which candle.

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The Bethlehem candle

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15
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The 3rd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Joy and is celebrated with which candle?

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The Shepherd’s candle
Gaudete Sunday
“Rejoice”

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16
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The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolizes peace and is celebrated with which candle?

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The Angel’s candle

17
Q

Advent is a season of what?

A

Hope and preparation for celebration of the birth of Jesus

18
Q

January 1st

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Solemnity of Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

19
Q

January 13th

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Baptism of Jesus

End of the Christmas