Rel 12\18\23 Flashcards
1
Q
What is advent
A
The season that prepares us for the birth of christ
2
Q
What part of the liturgical year is Advent?
A
Its the beginning
3
Q
What does Advent mean in Latin?
A
to come to
4
Q
Who made the advent wreath
A
the germans in 1839
5
Q
what does the advent wreath symbolize
A
everlasting life
6
Q
How many weeks are in advent
A
4
7
Q
what are the 4 virtues celebrated in advent in order
A
hope, peace, joy and love
8
Q
What colors are the candles on the advent wreath
A
purple, pink annd white
9
Q
What color is the candle for joy
A
pink
10
Q
what color is the candle for love
A
purple
11
Q
what color is the candle for peace
A
purple
12
Q
what color is the candle for hope
A
purple
13
Q
what color is the christmas candle
A
white
14
Q
When does advent end
A
december 24th midnight
15
Q
How can you celebrate advent
A
Praying, going to confession, fasting
