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Advent, infancy narratives, mysteries, canticles

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people..." This passage is the first part of which prayer?

a)

First part of the Benedictus

b)

First part of the Magnificat

c)

First part of the Nunc Dimittis

d)

First part of the Agnus Dei

2.

"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior..." This passage is from which canticle?

a)

Canticle of Simeon

b)

Canticle of Mary

c)

Canticle of Zechariah

d)

Canticle of Simpleton

3.

"Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled..." This passage is from which biblical song?

a)

The Song of Simeon

b)

The Song of Zechariah

c)

The Song of Mary

d)

The Song of Solomon

4.

"He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David..." This passage is from which prayer?

a)

First part of the Benedictus

b)

First part of the Magnificat

c)

First part of the Agnus Dei

d)

First part of the Nunc Dimittis

5.

"For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant..." This passage is part of which canticle?

a)

Canticle of Simeon

b)

Canticle of Mary

c)

Canticle of Zechariah

d)

Canticle of Simpleton

6.

"To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death..." This passage is from which prayer?

a)

First part of the Agnus Dei

b)

First part of the Nunc Dimittis

c)

First part of the Magnificat

d)

First part of the Benedictus

7.

"He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty..." This passage is from which canticle?

a)

Canticle of Simpleton

b)

Canticle of Zechariah

c)

Canticle of Mary

d)

Canticle of Simeon

8.

"To guide our feet into the way of peace..." This passage is from which prayer?

a)

First part of the Agnus Dei

b)

First part of the Nunc Dimittis

c)

First part of the Magnificat

d)

First part of the Benedictus

9.

"For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples..." This passage is from which canticle?

a)

Canticle of Mary

b)

Canticle of Simpleton

c)

Canticle of Simeon

d)

Canticle of Zechariah

10.

"To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death..." This passage is from which prayer?

a)

First part of the Benedictus

b)

First part of the Magnificat

c)

First part of the Nunc Dimittis

d)

First part of the Agnus Dei

11.

"He has given help to Israel his servant, in remembrance of his mercy..." This passage is from which biblical song?

a)

The Song of Simeon

b)

The Song of Solomon

c)

The Song of Mary

d)

The Song of Zechariah

12.

"He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts..." This passage is from which biblical song?

a)

The Song of Mary

b)

The Song of Solomon

c)

The Song of Zechariah

d)

The Song of Simeon

13.

"He has remembered his holy covenant, the oath he swore to our father Abraham..." This passage is from which biblical song?

a)

The Song of Zechariah

b)

The Song of Mary

c)

The Song of Simeon

d)

The Song of Solomon

14.

"To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death..." This passage is from which canticle?

a)

Canticle of Mary

b)

Canticle of Zechariah

c)

Canticle of Simpleton

d)

Canticle of Simeon

15.

 

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people. He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David his servant, even as he promised through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old: salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, to show mercy to our fathers and to be mindful of his holy covenant and of the oath he swore to Abraham our father, and to grant us that, rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.”

a)

First part of the Benedictus

b)

First part of the Magnificat

c)

First part of the Nunc Dimmitis

d)

First part of Agnus Dei

16.

And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord  to prepare his ways, to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God by which the daybreak from on high  will visit us to shine on those who sit in darkness and death's shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace." From the second half of...

a)

The Song of Simeon

b)

The Song of Solomon

c)

The Song of Zechariah

d)

The Song of Mary

17.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.  He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever

a)

Nunc Dimittis

b)

Benedictus

c)

Magnificat

d)

Agnus Dei

18.

Which canticle is known as Simeon’s Canticle and is the last in the historical sequence of the three great Canticles of the New Testament?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Te Deum

19.

Which canticle is the first in the historical sequence of the three great Canticles of the New Testament and is commonly given to the Latin text and vernacular translation of the Canticle of Mary?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Gloria

20.

Which canticle is the second in the historical sequence of the three great Canticles of the New Testament and is a song of thanksgiving uttered by Zechariah?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Gloria

21.

Which part of the canticle contains thanksgiving for the coming of the Redeemer and is part of Lauds (morning prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours)?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Gloria

22.

Which traditional “Gospel Prayer” is associated with Compline (Night prayer)?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Gloria

23.

Who was Zechariah’s son, who played an important role in the scheme of the Redemption?

a)

Jesus

b)

John the Baptist

c)

Peter

d)

Paul

24.

Which canticle is associated with the phrase, "Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace"?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Gloria

25.

Which canticle is known for its association with the phrase, "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord"?

a)

Magnificat

b)

Benedictus

c)

Nunc Dimittis

d)

Gloria

26.

The name “Emmanuel” means

a)

Who is like God?

b)

God is mighty

c)

Forty days and forty nights

d)

God is with us

27.

Bethlehem means

a)

“the Lord will provide”

b)

“to draw out of the water”

c)

“laughter”

d)

“God saves”

e)

“house of bread”

28.

Bethlehem was: (as many as apply)

a)

The birthplace of King David

b)

The birthplace of King Solomon

c)

The birthplace of Christ

d)

in Galilee

e)

6 miles south of Jerusalem, in Judea

29.

The Magi’s gifts signify:

a)

Christ’s divinity, poverty and humanity

b)

Christ’s divinity, temptation and kingship

c)

Christ’s temptation, poverty and dignity

d)

Christ’s divinity, humanity and kingship

e)

Christ’s divinity, poverty and kingship

30.

Zechariah and Elizabeth were: (as many as apply)

a)

old

b)

from priestly families

c)

barren

d)

symbols of the OT Law and priesthood

e)

living in the hill-country of Judea

31.

The angel’s first words to Zechariah are:

a)

“I have been sent by the Lord your God”

b)

“Be still and know that I am God”

c)

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive...”

d)

“Do not be afraid”

e)

“Hail, full of grace”

32.

The Holy Spirit is said to “overshadow” Mary. What has been “overshadowed” by the Holy Spirit previously?

a)

the manna in the desert

b)

the city of David

c)

the ark of the covenant

d)

the river jordan

e)

the red sea

33.

Elizabeth greets Mary with what words of greeting?

a)

Blessed be the Lord our God, King of the Universe

b)

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours

c)

And a sword shall pierce your own heart

d)

Blessed are you among women

e)

Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace

34.

The Canticle of Zechariah is also known as the __________, and is prayed by the Church_____ at ________.

a)
Benedictus/daily/morning prayer
b)

Nunc Dimmitis/daily/night prayer

c)

Benedictus/weekly/Night prayer

d)

Magnificat/monthly/evening prayer

35.

Protoevangelion (Check all that Apply)

a)

Means “first good news”

b)

Genesis 3:10-15

c)

Then the LORD God said to the serpent:

“Because you have done this, you shall be banned

from all the animals

and from all the wild creatures;

on your belly shall you crawl,

and dirt shall you eat

all the days of your life.

I will put enmity between you and the woman,

and between your offspring and hers;

he will strike at your head,

while you strike at his heel.”

d)

2nd Week of Advent

36.

Gospel Reading is Luke 1:26-30

a)

First Week in Advent

b)

Second Week in Advent

c)

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

d)

Third Week in Advent

e)

Feast of the Nativity

37.

What is the liturgical colour of Advent?

a)

White

b)

Green

c)

Purple

d)

Red

38.

The readings at Mass for the first weeks of Advent focus on Jesus’ second coming and the judgment of the world.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

There are four themes during Advent. They are....

a)

Hope, Peace, Joy, Resurrection

b)

Hope, Waiting, Joy, Love

c)

Hope, Peace, Faith, Love

d)

Hope, Peace, Joy, Love

40.

Week Two (Purple): The Candle of....

a)

Joy

b)

Peace

c)

Hope

d)

Love

41.

Week One (Purple): The Candle of .....

a)

Joy

b)

Peace

c)

Hope

d)

Love

42.

Purple =

a)

King/royalty

b)

joy

c)

pickles

43.

Advent starts around his birthday.

a)

St. Andrew

b)

Michael Lucio

c)

St. Benilde

d)

John Escher

44.

Analyze the significance of the "Annunciation" in the context of the Gospel. How does this event set the stage for the narrative that follows?

a)

It introduces the concept of divine intervention in human affairs.

b)

It marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.

c)

It highlights the role of John the Baptist as a precursor to Jesus.

d)

It emphasizes the importance of the Temple in Jewish life.

45.

Evaluate the role of the "Magnificat" in Mary's visit to Elizabeth. How does it reflect Mary's understanding of her role in the divine plan?

a)

It shows Mary's reluctance to accept her role.

b)

It demonstrates Mary's humility and acceptance of God's will.

c)

It indicates Mary's desire for power and influence.

d)

It reveals Mary's fear and uncertainty about the future.

46.

Discuss the theological implications of the "Benedictus" spoken by Zechariah. How does it connect to the broader themes of the Gospel?

a)

It focuses on the political liberation of Israel.

b)

It emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.

c)

It predicts the downfall of the Roman Empire.

d)

It highlights the importance of the Temple sacrifices.

47.

Analyze the significance of the shepherds' visit to Mary and Joseph. What does this event reveal about the nature of Jesus' birth and mission?

a)

It underscores the exclusivity of Jesus' message to the elite.

b)

It highlights the universal appeal of Jesus' message to all people.

c)

It suggests that Jesus' mission is limited to the Jewish people.

d)

It indicates that Jesus' birth was a private family affair.

48.

Evaluate the significance of the "Flight to Egypt" in the Gospel narrative. How does this event reflect on the themes of exile and divine protection?

a)

It shows the failure of divine protection.

b)

It suggests that Jesus' mission was only for the Egyptians.

c)

It highlights the theme of exile and God's protection over Jesus.

d)

It indicates Jesus' rejection of his Jewish heritage.

49.

According to Matthew 2:9-11, what gifts do the Magi present to Jesus?

a)

Gold, silver, and bronze

b)

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

c)

Silver, myrrh, and incense

d)

Gold, incense, and oil

50.

In Luke 2:36-38, who is the prophetess that speaks about Jesus in the temple?

a)

Anna

b)

Mary

c)

Elizabeth

d)

Hannah

51.

Evaluate the role of angelic announcements in the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke. How do these announcements shape the understanding of Jesus' birth?

a)

They serve as a narrative device to introduce supernatural elements.

b)

They provide divine validation of Jesus' identity and mission.

c)

They are used to emphasize the humility of Jesus' birth.

d)

They highlight the role of Mary and Joseph as ordinary parents.

52.

Analyze the absence of a birth narrative in the Gospel of Mark. How does this omission affect the understanding of Jesus' heritage and identity in Mark's Gospel?

a)

It suggests that Jesus' divine nature is more important than his human origins.

b)

It indicates a lack of interest in Jesus' early life and focuses solely on his ministry.

c)

It implies that Jesus' heritage is irrelevant to his role as a teacher.

d)

It highlights the mystery surrounding Jesus' origins, enhancing his divine mystique.

53.

Evaluate the theological implications of the Johannine concept of "The Word Made Flesh" in relation to the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke.

a)

It contradicts the birth narratives by denying Jesus' humanity.

b)

It complements the birth narratives by emphasizing the divine incarnation of Jesus.

c)

It focuses solely on Jesus' pre-existence, ignoring his earthly life.

d)

It presents a purely symbolic interpretation of Jesus' birth.

54.

Consider the debates about Jesus' heritage in the Gospel of John. How do these debates contribute to the understanding of Jesus' dual nature as both human and divine?

a)

They highlight the confusion among the people about Jesus' true identity.

b)

They emphasize Jesus' human ancestry, downplaying his divinity.

c)

They serve to affirm Jesus' divine mission despite human skepticism.

d)

They focus on Jesus' role as a political leader rather than a spiritual one.

55.

Analyze the significance of the angelic directive to name the child "Jesus" in both Matthew and Luke. What does this reveal about the expectations for Jesus' role and mission?

a)

It signifies a common cultural practice with no deeper meaning.

b)

It indicates a break from tradition, highlighting Jesus' unique mission.

c)

It underscores Jesus' role as a savior and his divine purpose.

d)

It reflects the parents' personal choice rather than divine intervention.

56.

Evaluate the portrayal of Jesus' family in the Gospel of Mark. How does this portrayal contribute to the understanding of Jesus' mission and identity?

a)

It emphasizes Jesus' independence from his family, focusing on his divine mission.

b)

It highlights the importance of family support in Jesus' ministry.

c)

It portrays Jesus as a family-oriented individual, emphasizing his human side.

d)

It suggests that Jesus' family was unaware of his true identity.

57.

Analyze the significance of the Magi's visit in the Gospel of Matthew. What does this event reveal about the perception of Jesus' identity and mission?

a)

It highlights Jesus' appeal to the Jewish community exclusively.

b)

It suggests that Jesus' mission was primarily economic.

c)

It portrays Jesus as a local leader with limited influence.

d)

It underscores the universal recognition of Jesus' kingship.

58.

Analyze the significance of the shepherds' visit in the Gospel of Luke. What does this event reveal about the social implications of Jesus' birth?

a)

It underscores the political tensions of the time.

b)

It suggests that Jesus' mission was primarily economic.

c)

It highlights Jesus' appeal to the elite and powerful.

d)

It portrays Jesus as a figure of hope for the marginalized and lowly.

59.

Evaluate the portrayal of Mary in the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke. How does her role contribute to the theological understanding of Jesus' birth?

a)

Her presence is minimized to focus on Joseph's lineage.

b)

She is portrayed as a symbol of obedience and faith.

c)

Her role emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

d)

She is depicted as a passive figure with little influence.