C4.3 - Epiphany Flashcards
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What does Epiphany mean? [2]
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- revelation or appearance
- for Christians it refers to Jesus being revealed as the Son of God to the world
2
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Why did the Magi travel far to see Jesus? [1]
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- they believed Jesus was the promised king
3
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What do the Magi’s gifts represent? [3]
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- His kingship (gold)
- His divinity (frankincense)
- suffering (myrrh)
4
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Outline the events of the Magi’s journey [4]
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- seeing the star
- travelling to Jerusalem
- meeting King Herod
- finding Jesus in Bethleham
5
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What does the Magi’s journey show? [2]
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- faith: because they followed the star for a long distance - trusting it would lead them to someone important
6
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What does the Magi being foreigners and coming from the East (far away) symbolise? [2]
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- that Jesus’ mission is for all people, not just those in Israel
- that Jesus’ message was for all nations
7
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What are the Roman Catholic Practices? [2]
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- blessing homes with chalk representing the Magi’s initials
- mass focuses on Jesus being revealed to all nations
8
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What is said to be the traditional names of the Magi? [3]
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- Caspar
- Melchior
- Balthazar
9
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What are the Greek Orthodox Practices? [2]
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- blessing of waters to remember Jesus’ baptism
- priests throw a cross into a river or sea and people retrieve it as a blessing
10
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What are the Protestant Anglican Practices? [2]
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- focuses on the Magi’s visit in sermons and scripture readings
- some churches hold Epiphany readings
11
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What is King Cake? [3]
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- people bake a sweet bread called a King cake in some countries
- small figurine of baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake
- whoever finds the figurine has good luck or blessings for the year
12
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What is the social significance of observing Epiphany? [3]
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- promotes community and generosity
- encourages sharing meals and visiting those in need.
- people dress as the Magi in Epiphany processions helps bring communities together.
