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Advent

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word 'Advent' mean?

a)

To see.

b)

To wait.

c)

To come.

2.

For which major feast does Advent prepare us for each year?

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

Pentecost

3.

When does the period of Advent start each year?

a)

At the beginning of December.

b)

At the end of November.

c)

The first Sunday after the feast of Christ the King.

4.

What does the word 'Gaudete' mean?

a)

Happiness

b)

Rejoice

c)

Saved

5.

On which Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

6.

Which period of time does Advent celebrate?

a)

Past, present, future.

b)

Past, present.

c)

Past, future.

7.

What are the two colours used during Advent?

a)

Red

b)

Purple

c)

Green

d)

Rose

8.

Who was in occupation of Israel when Jesus was born?

a)

Egyptians

b)

Romans

c)

Greeks

d)

Babylonians

9.

Why was it controversial that the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds first?

a)

Because they were uneducated. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

b)

Because they were not Jewish. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

c)

Because they were poor. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

d)

Because they were looked down on by Jewish society as being dishonest. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

10.

In what ways do Christians prepare themselves for Christmas during the period of Advent?

a)

They go to the sacrament of confession/reconciliation.

b)

The attend nativity plays.

c)

They donate money, food or toys to charity

d)

They pray more.