Epiphany

Q. VOCAB: The term Epiphany is best described as ...

• A celestial event in the cosmos

• a manifestation or realization of God

• a gathering of foreign dignitaries (royalty)

• the receiving of gifts

Q. In the Christian Church, what does the Epiphany of the Lord commemorate?

• The Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph)

• The discovery of the North Star

• the revelation and manifestation of God in the person of Jesus

• The birth of Jesus

• The bright star

When is the TRADITIONAL date for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord?

• December 25

• January 6

• January 2

• January 1

What is the name for the Feast of the Epiphany in the Latin American/Hispanic communities?

• Dia de Los Reyes (Magos)

• Dia de Los Muertos

• Dia de Navidad

• Dia de Los Tres Leches

According to the Gospel of Matthew, how many magi visit Jesus?

• 3

• 40

• 12

• Matthew doesn't give a number.

How do the magi know where to look for Jesus?

• The magi went to Bethlehem for the census.

• The magi were led by a star.

• Herod the Great told them where the baby Jesus was to be found.

• The magi were told in a dream where to find Jesus.

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

• Jesus as priest (divinity)

• Jesus as king (royalty)

• Jesus as prophet (sacrifice/humanity)

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

• Jesus as priest (divinity)

• Jesus as king (royalty)

• Jesus as prophet (sacrifice/humanity)

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

• Jesus as priest (divinity)

• Jesus as king (royalty)

• Jesus as prophet (sacrifice/humanity)

Which book of the Bible tells of the Wise Men’s visit?

• The Book of Isaiah

• The Gospel of Matthew

• The Gospel of Mark

• The Gospel of Luke