C3 - Festivals, Fasts, Pilgrimage, and Historic Sites Flashcards
List 3 reasons why Christians would choose to go on a pilgrimage.
- To find physical/spiritual/emotional healing
- To show gratitude and devotion
- To pray for someone or something special
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a holy place.
What and where is the Holy Land?
The place Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection took place.
What are two reason that Christians may want to visit the Holy Land?
- Could help them understand their history and/or the history of their religion better.
- Could help them grow in their faith by bringing stories of Jesus to life.
What is a reason that Christians may not want to visit the Holy Land?
- The current political situation involving a conflict would deter many Christians for safety issues.
List 3 key sites in the Holy Land.
- The Church of the Nativity (where Jesus was believed to be born)
- The Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus took from Pilate’s house to his crucifixion)
- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the site of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection)
Where is Lourdes located?
South-west France.
What happened in Lourdes in 1858?
A girl named Bernadette saw 18 apparitions of Mary and in one of them Mary told her to dig in a spot Bernadette found a spring considered to have healing powers.
List 3 things that a pilgrim could do on their pilgrimage to Lourdes.
- Take part in the Blessed Sacrament Procession
- Visit the home of Bernadette
- Bathe in the water from the spring in the baths
What sort of people are likely to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes?
Sick/disabled people hoping to be healed or simply find spiritual comfort in their ailments.
What does Advent mean?
A time of preparation.
When is Advent?
It follows the four Sundays before Christmas.
What is the significance of Advent? [2]
- It is a time of preparation for celebrating the Incarnation at Christmas.
- It is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Jesus (parousia).
What element/object is often used at Advent and why?
An Advent wreath as the candles symbolize joy, hope, peace, and love and are lit on the four Sundays before Christmas.
Which gospels contain the accounts of Jesus/ birth?
Matthew and Luke.
What does Advent mark in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches?
The start of the liturgical Church year.
When is Christmas celebrated in the Orthodox Church?
On or near January 7.
How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Advent?
Many fast during this time and pray more consistenly as fasting helps people shift their focus from themselves to others.
List 3 reasons why Christmas is important to Christians.
- It is the start of God’s plan to reconcile humans with him and gives them hope.
- Christians have hope for the second coming of Jesus.
- It is a celebration of the Incarnation.
What are some Anglican Christmas practices? [3]
- The feast of St. Stephen on the day after Christmas.
- Prayer and celebration through the 12 days of Christmas.
- Christingles.
What are some Catholic Christmas practices? [3]
- Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
- Read/chant the announcement of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Mark the feasts of the first martyrs.
What are some Baptist Christmas practices? [2]
- Candlelit Christmas Eve service.
- Volunteering to help the poor/homeless.
When is the Feast of Epiphany celebrated in some churches?
January 6.
What does the Feast of Epiphany commemorate?
The visitation of the Magi to Jesus as recorded in Matthew’s gospel.
What is Lent?
40 days and 40 nights (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. It is a time of preparation for the Easter season.
What is the scripture reference for Jesus resisting temptation in the desert?
Matthew 4:1-11
What were the 3 things that Jesus was tempted by?
- To turn stones into bread to satisfy his hunger.
- To fall and let his angels catch him.
- To be given a large kingdom if he bowed down to Satan.
What is Ash Wednesday?
It is the first day of Lent.
What are some Christian practices on Ash Wednesday? [3]
- At Church many Christians receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead.
- The ashes are from last year’s Palm Sunday and symbolize the repentance of sins and that life on earth is temporary.
- Some Christians fast on Ash Wednesday.
List some Christian practices during Lent. [4]
- Study and read the Bible
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Works of Mercy (charities and other social work)
What is Holy Week?
The last week of Jesus’ life. It starts with Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday.
What is the Hebrew name for the Western wall?
Ha-Kotel Ha-Ma aravi
Where is the Western wall?
The Old City of Jerusalem.
What is the significance of the Western Wall?
It is the only remaining wall of the Temple mount.
What is the significance of the Temple?
Considered the most holy site for many Jews. It was where the presence of God dwelled. People push slips with prayers and wishes into the cracks.
What is Yad Vashem?
The Holocaust Memorial.
Where is Yad Vashem?
Jerusalem
When did Yad Vashem open?
1953
What is the main focus of Lent?
Repentance.
What day begins Holy Week?
Palm Sunday.
What scripture does Palm Sunday remember?
The Triumphant Entry.
What scripture does Jesus fulfill by riding into Jerusalem on a colt?
Zechariah 9:9
What does Maundy Thursday focus on?
The Last Supper
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Jesus’ arrest and trial
What are some practices on Maundy Thursday?
- Washing each other’s feet
- Doing the last supper/communion
What happens on Good Friday?
Jesus’ crucifixion.
What is the scripture focus during Good Friday?
Jesus’ sacrifice and salvation from our sins.
What is the Veneration of the Cross?
In liturgical church services people kiss the feet of the Cross.
What is the tone of church services on Good Friday?
Somber and quiet.
What does NOT happen on Good Friday?
Mass. Only day of the year.
What happens in some churches on the Saturday that Jesus was in the tomb?
The Easter Vigil.
Held at night as a light shining through the dark.
How often do Christians go to church during Holy Week?
Most Christians go every day of Holy Week.
What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus’ resurrection.
Why is Easter Sunday important?
Jesus’ defeated death and gave Christians eternal life.
Sacrifice for forgiveness of sin.
Fulfillment of scripture/prophecy.
Shows that he is God/the Messiah.
When is Ascension?
40 days after Easter.
When is Pentecost?
50 days after Easter Sunday.
Why is Pentecost important?
Start of the church.
Apostles receive the Holy Spirit and begin to go out and share the Good News.
What are the colors of the candles on the advent wreath?
Purple - hope
Purple - peace
Pink - joy
Purple - love
What is the hypo-static union?
100% God
100% Man
Two natures in one union.
Which day is the Lord’s Day?
Sunday.
Why is the Lord’s Day on Sunday?
Because the resurrection was on Sunday.
