Ch 5 How the Church Help Us Prepare for the Coming of Christ

What do we call Jesus’ birth, His presence in the Church and our lives today, and His coming in glory at the end of time?

• the Ascension

• the coming of Christ

• the Incarnation

Why are celebrations and rituals important during Advent?

• They help us remember the important people in our lives.

• They help us focus on the true meaning of the season.

• They remind us of how we need to prepare for our family parties.

What do we call the return of Jesus for the final judgment, when He will take His followers to Heaven?

• the three comings of Christ

• the second coming

• Advent

How does the Advent wreath unite us in worship?

• We use the Advent wreath to count the weeks of Advent.

• We are drawn together into prayer each time we light a candle.

• We only light the candles at home in case of fire.

What do we call prayer for a common intention, in community with others, in a formal liturgy?

• contemplative prayer

• personal prayer

• communal prayer

What is the most meaningful communal prayer for Catholics?

• novenas

• devotions

• Mass

What is the true purpose of our Advent rituals and celebrations?

• They give us comfort because we do the same things every Advent.

• They gather us together in happiness as we wait for Christmas Day.

• They help us understand why we are waiting in joyful hope and anticipation.

How does the ritual of lighting the candles on the Advent wreath help us enter into prayer?

• It helps to have a sacramental to look at during prayer.

• It helps us deepen our focus on prayer and the themes of Advent.

• It helps us add a little light to the room.

What does Jesus teach us with the Corporal Works of Mercy?

• We can expect to be recognized for out good works.

• We do good works so we will get good things for ourselves.

• Whatever good works we do for others, we also do for Jesus.

What do we call private prayer for personal intentions?

• personal prayer

• formal prayer

• communal prayer