Relgion 8, Test, Advent

Question 1

What is a creche?

Answer 1

• Displaying of a manger scene to represent the birth of Jesus Christ
• Saint Francis of Assisi made the creche popular
• The practice of setting up a creche during Christmas was soon spread across the world
• Many people have added to the creche to represent their own culture

Question 2

What is a novena?

Answer 2

• A special prayer to someone

Question 3

What is the Magnificat?

Answer 3

• Sometimes known as the song of Mary

- Changes each day to reflect on what the church is celebrating

Question 4

What is a penitence?

Answer 4

• Penitence is to make up for something

Question 5

What is an O’ Antiphon?

Answer 5

• An antiphon is a short, poetic refrain

- They are often said before or after a pslam or song