Advent and the Immaculate Conception

When does Advent begin?

• 5 Sundays before December 25

• 4 Sundays before December 25

• 5 Sundays before December 24

• 4 Sundays before December 24

What does Advent prepare us for?

• Advent

• New Year’s Day

• Immaculate Conception

• Christmas

What else is Advent preparing for?

• Advent

• New Year’s Day

• Immaculate Conception

• Christ’s Return

What is Christmas is commemorating?

• The birth of Jesus

• The death of Jesus

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The annunciation of Jesus

Advent is welcoming God into our lives…

• Every other day

• At Christmas

• Every day

• In Heaven

Advent is a period of prayer in preparation for the birth of Jesus and the coming of Jesus at the end of time.

• True

• False

What does it mean that Jesus comes to us in history?

• Jesus comes to us at Bethlehem

• Jesus comes to us in our hearts and in the Sacraments

• Jesus comes to us at the end of time

What does it mean that Jesus comes to us in mystery?

• Jesus comes to us at Bethlehem

• Jesus comes to us in our hearts and in the Sacraments

• Jesus comes to us at the end of time

What does it mean that Jesus comes to us in majesty?

• Jesus comes to us at Bethlehem

• Jesus comes to us in our hearts and in the Sacraments

• Jesus comes to us at the end of time

Advent comes from the Latin word “advenio” which means

• To wait

• To rejoice

• To come

• To open presents