The Liturgical Year Flashcards
List the Holy Days of Obligation:
- Mary, mother of God
- Ascension Thursday
- Assumption of Mary
- All Saints Day
- Immaculate Conception
- Christmas
When are the Holy Days of Obligation?
- Mary, mother of God = January 1
- Ascension Thursday = 40 days after Easter
- Assumption of Mary = August 15
- All Saints Day = November 1
- Immaculate Conception = December 8
- Christmas = December 25
What is the focus of the Liturgical year?
the paschal mystery
Jesus’ life, death, and ressurection
the paschal mystery
When does the new liturgical year begin?
the first sunday of advent
what is the last day of the liturgical year?
the feast of Christ the King
List the church seasons (in order)
Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Tridium, Easter, Ordinary Time
What role do the different colors, music, readings, prayers, and rituals play for each season?
they reflect the spirit of the season
means coming
advent
What is the color of advent?
bluish purple
When does Advent begin, and when does it end?
4 weeks before Christmas; Christmas eve
What is the theme of Advent?
hope
In Advent, we prepare to meet Jesus in:
Past–Jesus actual birth incarnation (the Nativity of the Lord)
Present–In each other, scripture, Eucharist, own self
Future–second coming of Christ, when all will be one in the Kingdom of God
What is the focus of advent?
to focus on our relationship with God (spend time with God)
What theme does the Advent wreath have?
theme of light
what do the 3 purple candles on the Advent wreath symbolize?
prayer, penance, and sacrifice
what does the rose colored candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
rejoice, we are closer to celebrating the coming of Christ
What do the candles on the Advent wreath symbolize?
light coming into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is called to be that light in the world.
What colors are associated with the Christmas season?
gold/white
when does Christmas begin and end? How long does Christmas last?
Christmas day; ends on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord; 3 weeks
What do we celebrate during Christmas?
- the incarnation (God becoming man)
- Love God has for us
- Joy Christ brings to the world
Why was Jesus born? (4 points)
- to show us how to live in God’s love
- bring peace
- heal division and end pain
- bring us into eternal light
Who are the 3 kings and what did they bring?
- Gaspar (Frankincense)
- Melchior (gold)
- Balthazar (myrrh)
