Lesson 1

• What is the liturgical calendar?

  Cycle of seasons in the Catholic Church
• When does the Church year begin and end?

  Begins with Advent, ends with Ordinary time
• How many liturgical seasons are there in the Church year?

  Six liturgical seasons
• What are the six liturgical seasons?

  Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Paschal Triduum, Easter
• Why do some liturgical seasons vary in length?

  They begin or end based on movable feasts
• How often do the Scriptures take us through the Liturgical Year?

  On a three-year cycle
• What are the three cycles of the Liturgical Year?

  Liturgical Years A, B, and C
• Which Gospels are associated with each Liturgical Year cycle?

  Matthew (A), Mark (B), Luke (C)
• What does the liturgical year help us do?

  Integrate life experience with the life of Jesus
• What is the Lectionary?

  A book containing readings for Mass
• What is the objective of understanding Advent?

  To foster anticipation and preparation for Christmas
• What does the term "Advent" mean in Latin?

  To come to
• What does Advent prepare us for?

  Christ's second coming and His birth
• What is the liturgical color for Advent?

  Purple
• What does the Advent season include in terms of preparation?

  Quieting and disciplining our hearts
• What is the origin of the Advent Wreath?

  Pre-Christian Germanic cultures' winter solstice
• What does the circular shape of the Advent Wreath represent?

  Eternity and God's infinite love
• What does the greenery on the Advent Wreath symbolize?

  Everlasting life and hope
• What do the candles on the Advent Wreath represent?

  Themes of hope, peace, joy, and love
• How many candles does an Advent Wreath have?

  Four candles
• What does the first candle of Advent symbolize?

  Hope
• What is the "Prophet's Candle" in Advent?


  The first candle symbolizing hope
• What does the second candle of Advent represent?

  Peace
• What is the "Bethlehem Candle" in Advent?


  The second candle representing peace
• What does the third candle of Advent symbolize?

  Joy
• What is the "Shepherd's Candle" in Advent?


  The third candle symbolizing joy
• What does the fourth candle of Advent symbolize?

  Love
• What is the "Angel's Candle" in Advent?


  The fourth candle symbolizing love
• What does the white candle in the Advent Wreath represent?

  The life of Christ
• When does the Christmas season officially start?

  First day of December
• When does the liturgical season of Christmas officially start?

  With vigil Masses on Christmas Eve
• When does the Christmas season conclude?

  Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
• What do we celebrate during the Christmas season?

  The nativity of Jesus Christ
• What is the significance of Christmas Day in the Christian calendar?

  Second-greatest feast after Easter
• What is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics?

  Christmas Day is a Holy Day of Obligation
• Why is it important to know the day of the week for Christmas?

  To attend Mass on Christmas Day
• What do we reflect on during the Christmas season?

  The gift of salvation born with Jesus