LCL: Christian celebrations

Which two statements are true?

• advent is 40 days preparation before before Christmas

• advent is 40 days of preparation before Easter

• lent is 40 days preparation before before Christmas

• lent is 40 days preparation before before Easter

Liturgical worship is

• informal worship

• set pattern of reading and prayers in worship

• private spontaneous prayer

• usually led by any member of the church

What is the missing word? ‘The word became __________ and made his dwelling among us’ (John 1:14)

Which of the following are NOT ways Roman Catholic venerate the cross on Good Friday?

• kneeling in front of the cross

• kissing the cross

• touching the cross

• eating the cross

Why are festivals important to believers?

• They remember important events and teachings

• People can spend a lot of money and enjoy themselves

• They make people forget about their religion

Why is Advent important for Christians?

• It remembers the descent of the Holy Spirit

• It a time to prepare for the birth of Jesus

• It is a time to think about Jesus's death

What is celebrated at Christmas?

• The birth of Jesus

• Jesus going to Heaven

• The descent of the Holy Spirit

What event is remembered at Epiphany?

• The coming of Jesus

• Jesus going to Heaven

• The visit of the Magi (wise men) to the infant Jesus

How do many Christians mark the start of Lent?

• They wear their best clothes

• They mark the sign of the cross on their foreheads with ashes

• They wave palm branches

Which event in the life of Jesus do Christians remember on Palm Sunday?

• The entry into Jerusalem

• Jesus going to Heaven

• The visit of the Magi (wise men)