Advent Flashcards
(29 cards)
Is the wreath an important symbol?
Yes
When is the Church’s New Year’s Day
Dec.2// the beginning of Advent
What does Advent mean in Latin
It means arrival or coming
What color do priest wear at this time of year
They wear purple at this time
What week of Advent do the priest wear pink
The third week
How many candles are there and what is the most candles that can be on the wreath
There are four candles but there can be five( purple, purple, pink, purple, and white).
Is the white candle mandatory?
Nope
What does the first candle stand for and what is the meaning
The first candle is hope and the meaning is the prophets candle
What does the second candle stand for and what is the meaning?
The second candle is love and it’s meaning is Bethlehem’s candle
What does the third candle stand for and what is the meaning
The third candle is joy and the meaning is Shepherds candle and it’s pink aka the gaudete Sunday
What does the fourth candle stand for and what is the meaning
The fourth candle is peace and the meaning is Angels candle
When does Advent start this year
Dec.2
When does Advent end this year
Dec.24
What is another name for Advent according to the Orthodox
The nativity fest
Who made Advent
Pope Gregory
How many Sunday’s is it before Christmas
Four Sunday’s before Christmas
Since when has Advent been the Church’s New Year’s Day
Since the 900’s
What is Advent a time of
Waiting and preparation
What kind of season is it?
Joyful spirit season
Dec.6
Feast day of St.Nicholas
Dec.8
The immaculate conception// the day Anne( Mary’s mother) conceived her.
Dec.12
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec.24
End of Advent season
Dec.25
Nativity of our Lord, Jesus’ birthday
