Sunday, 25 November 2012

Liturgical Year Facts

What is the special colour of Advent?                                                                      
- Purple
What does the Advent wreath remind us of?
- The circle reminds us of God’s eternal love.

- The evergreen leaves are a sign of everlasting life.
- The purple colour reminds us to come back to God by
  living the way Jesus asks us to


What is the greatest gift we receive at Christmas?
- Jesus


What day starts the season of Lent?
- Ash Wednesday


What are the three things we should do in Lent?
- pray
- fast
- give to the poor



On Palm Sunday, Jesus
- rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.










On Holy Thursday, Jesus
- shared His Last Supper


On Good Friday, Jesus
- died on the Cross

In what order did they happen?
- First, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. (Palm Sunday)
- Next, Jesus shared His Last Supper. (Holy Thursday)
- Last, Jesus died on the Cross. (Good Friday)




What is the most important thing that happened at Easter?
- Jesus rose from the dead.



What command did Jesus give to His disciples before His ascension?
- To go out and spread the Good News.


What day is the birthday of the Church?
- Pentecost












Who are we celebrating on All Saints Day

- All those who have died and gone to heaven