C4.2 - Christmas Flashcards
What is Christmas? [2]
- celebration of the birth of Jesus
- observed on December 25th
What does Christmas emphasise? [1]
the Incarnation
What is Christmas associated with? [3]
- joy
- family
- genorosity
Why do Christians celebrate Christmas? [1]
they celebrate the remember the birth of Jesus as God incarnate
What is the Incarnation? [1]
- means God became human in Jesus
Why is the Incarnation significant? [2]
- shows His love for humanity
- and His desire to bring salvation
What are the features of church celebrations for Christmas? [7]
- midnight mass
- carol service
- nativity play
- advent wreath
- star
- manger
- light
What is Midnight Mass? [1]
a late-night service celebrating Jesus’ birth
What is Carol Service? [1]
a gathering to sing hymns about Jesus’ birth
What is Nativity Play? [1]
a re-enactment of the story of Jesus’ birth
What is Advent Wreath? [2]
- a wreath with candes
- symbolising hope and preparation
What is Star? [1]
the star that guided the Magi to Jesus
What is Manger? [2]
- Jesus’ humble beginnings
- God’s identification with the poor
What is Light? [1]
Jesus as the Light of the World
How does Christmas bring families and communities together? [4]
- through shared meals
- church services
- acts of kindness
- giving to charity
What are the religious aspects of Christmas? [4]
- midnight mass
- acts of charity inspired by Jesus’ teachings
- celebrating the Incarnation of Jesus
- reading Bible passages about Jesus’ birth
What are the social aspects of Christmas? [4]
- gift-giving
- family meals
- decorating Christmas trees
- community gatherings and parades
How do Christmas traditions help Christians understand the message of Jesus’ birth? [2]
- reminds them of God’s love and the hope of salvation
- non-believers: creates oppotunities to learn about Jesus’ story
Whare the events that happen in Midnight Mass? [7]
- opening procession
- scripture readings
- hymns and carols
- sermon
- the Eucharist
- lighting of candles
- blessing and dismissal
