Advent Quiz pt 2
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What does the rose (pink) candle lit on the third Subday of Advent symbolize?
Joy
(wrong answers:
Hope,
Victory,
Love)
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What does Advent celebrate?
The anticipation and coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
(wrong answers:
Fasting and penance,
Lots of presents,
Preparation for the coming of Jesus)
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During which century was the earliest references to Advent in the writings of St. Anthanasius?
4th century
(wrong answers:
16th century,
11th century,
21st century)
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In the 5th century, which Pope played an important role in shaping Advent as a liturgical season?
Pope St. Gregory the Great
(wrong answers:
Pope John Paul II,
Pope Francis,
Pope Benedict 16th)
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The Advent Wreath originated in the 16th century in _____?
Germany
(wrong answers:
France,
Italy,
Mexico)
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What are the two branches of Catholic Christianity, Western and
Eastern
(wrong answers:
Byzantine,
Russian,
Latvian)
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Which saint's feast day occurs on November 30?
St. Andrew
(wrong answers:
St Peter,
St. John the Baptist ,
St. Nicholas)