THE EPIPHANY -- THE MAGI' S VISIT TO SEE JESUS

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What is the religious importance of the THREE KINGS TRADITION in Christianity?

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It represents the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, and shows people who are not Jewish that Jesus is important to the world.

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What are the gifts traditionally associated with the three kings tradition?

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gold, frankincense, and myrrh

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What is another word for THREE KINGS DAY?

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Epiphany

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WHAT WAS GASPAR'S GIFT? Options: GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, MYRRH, MELCHOR

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FRANKINCENSE

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WHAT WAS MELCHOR'S GIFT?

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GOLD

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WHAT WAS BALTHAZAR'S GIFT?

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MYRRH

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The term Epiphany is best described as ...

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when God shows up or makes Himself known in a way that people can see, feel, or understand.

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In the Catholic Church, what does the Epiphany of the Lord commemorate?

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The manifestation of Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of the world.

Answer explanation

In the Catholic Church, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord commemorates the manifestation of Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of the world. The feast celebrates the visit of the Magi to worship the baby Jesus, as told in the Gospel of Matthew. The word "epiphany" comes from the Greek word epiphainen, which means "to manifest," "appear," or "make known". 

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How do the magi know where to look for Jesus?

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The magi were led by a star.

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What does Tradition tell us that the gift of GOLD represents?

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Jesus as king (ROYALTY)