WorksheetsAn Advent Quiz for Catholics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2mins
The word Advent means:
Spend lots of money on Christmas gifts
Arrival/Coming
Birth of Notable King
Prepare/Make the Way
The official liturgical color for most of the season of Advent is:
Red
White
Purple
Pink
Which of these is not a meaning of one of the four candles on an Advent Wreath?
Peace
Hope
Patience
Joy
On the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, it is a tradition for the Pope to...
Sing Silent Night in several languages
Order coffee and donuts for all those who attend Mass
Bless the baby Jesus that children bring to him from their nativity
Bless the Christmas candle and other candles that will be used throughout the liturgical year
Traditionally, on an Advent wreath with four candles, each candle represents:
Jesus' Birthday Cake
40 years
1,000 years
40 days
Catholics should fast during Advent.
True
False
Only from Christmas cookies
According to the Church, every Catholic is required to go to Confession during the season of Advent.
True
False
During Advent, in addition to the Solemnities of Christmas, we also prepare for:
Christ's Second Coming
living our faith in the New Year
a Christmas brunch that will get a lot of likes on social media
our own death
When are the O'Antiphons sung during Advent?
Every Monday and Friday
December 23-27
Beginning on November 30
December 17-23
Which of the Names of Jesus is not found on the Jesse Tree?
Key of David
King of Kings
Light of the World
Radiant Dawn
Who created the first nativity scene?
Pope Clement XVI
St. Clare
St. Francis
St. Nicholas
Advent is the beginning of the liturgical calendar year.
True
False
How many Sundays are in Advent?
Three
Four
Five
Six
What is not sung or recited during Sunday mass in Advent?
Gloria
The Creed
Sanctus
Our Father
Which season follows Advent?
Easter
Transfiguration
Pentecost
Christmas
What is the primary purpose of the Advent season?
To celebrate the New Year
To prepare for the coming of Christ
To exchange gifts
To decorate homes
Which of the following is a common practice during Advent?
Lighting a bonfire
Advent calendars
Planting trees
Making New Year's resolutions
What does the pink candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Love
Hope
Peace
Joy
Which of the following is traditionally done on the first Sunday of Advent?
Reading the Christmas story
Decorating the Christmas tree
Lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath
Exchanging gifts
What is the name of the hymn often sung during Advent that expresses anticipation for Christ's coming?
Joy to the World
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
