Advent & Its Symbols

What does the word 'Advent' mean?

• Joy

• Coming

• Celebration

• Hope

How long does Advent last?

• Four weeks

• Five weeks

• Three weeks

• Two weeks

When does Advent begin?

• Sunday after Christ the King

• New Year's Day

• Monday after Christmas

• Christmas Day

During the Advent season, what do we prepare for?

• Easter celebration

• Valentine's Day

• Birth of Jesus

• New Year's Eve

What is Advent a season of?

• Excitement, energy, thrill, and fun

• Hope, peace, joy, and love

• Boredom, frustration, stress, and disappointment

• Sadness, anger, fear, and hate

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'adventus'?

• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Coming

When does Advent end?

• New Year's Eve

• Christmas Day

• Valentine's Day

• Christmas Eve

What is the main focus of Advent?

• Shopping for gifts

• Decorating the house

• Celebrating with friends

• Preparing for the birth of Jesus

What is the purpose of setting up a Nativity Scene or Belen slowly, adding one piece each week?

• To make it look pretty

• To entertain guests

• 
  To remember the birth of Jesus

• To practice patience

What do angels symbolize in Advent?

• 
  The arrival of the Wise Men

• 
  The birth of Jesus

• 
  The announcement to Mary

• The shepherds' visit