Advent Assessment

What does Advent mean?

• preparing for the first coming of Jesus

• rejoicing

• decorating

• praying

How long does Advent last?

• 4 days

• 6 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 12 days

Why is the Advent wreath a circle?

• A circle is easy to make

• A circle reminds us that God is eternal (forever)

• A circle is an early Christian symbol

• A circle means Jesus

Why are evergreen branches typically used to make an Advent wreath?

• The green branches remind us of Christmas colors

• The branches die in the winter so symbolize death

• The branches stay green all year so symbolize life

There are six candles on an Advent wreath

• True
• False

We light the pink candle in the third week of Advent because it is the week of _____.

• Joy
• Hope
• Peace
• Love

We light candles during Advent to remind us Jesus is the

Light of the World

• True
• False

Purple is worn by the priest and 3 purple candles are on the Advent wreath because purple...

• is a Christmas color

• is a mixture of red and blue

• is a color for death

• is a symbol of prayer, penance, and preparation

During Advent we are asked to prepare our hearts, not homes, to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

• True
• False

Advent is a time for us to turn away from sin and ask God for the help to live a good life, treat people fairly, pray and worship God, and work for peace.

• True
• False