The Christmas Season

Which feast day ends the Christmas Season?

• The Feast of the Holy Innocents

• The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

• The Feast of the Holy Family

• The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

What do we celebrate during Christmas?

• The Resurrection of Jesus

• The Ascension of Jesus

• The Nativity of Jesus

• The Crucifixion of Jesus

Which season comes BEFORE Christmas in the Church (Liturgical) Calendar?

• Advent

• Ordinary Time

• Lent

• Easter

Choose the BEST statement about Christmas

• We celebrate Christmas on ONLY one day - December 25th.

• The Church celebrates Christmas in ONE week.

• We celebrate the birth of Jesus for an entire season.

• Boxing Day (December 26th) marks the end of Christmas.

Which picture shows the Feast of the Epiphany?

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The three wise men are also called the ____________.

• apostles

• Magi

• servants of King Herod

What precious gifts did the three wise men present to Jesus?

• gold, oil and silver

• copper, bronze and perfume

• gold, frankincense and myrrh

What led the three wise men to baby Jesus?

• a star

• King Herod's men

• Shepherds

How would you describe King Herod's feelings towards the newborn King?

• jealous and evil

• kind and admirable

• adoring and welcoming

Choose the BEST statement about the Feast of the Holy Innocents.

• We remember all of the people who visited Jesus when He was born.

• We remember the Magi who worshipped and adored the newborn King,

• We remember the innocent infants who were killed as King Herod searched for Jesus, the newborn King.

• We remember the Holy Family