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Christian Festivals
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1When is Advent?
- ASome time between May and June
- BThe second day of Holy Week
- CThe month before Christmas
- DFirst thing in the morning
2What is the central candle in the Advent wreath known as?
- AThe 'Christ candle'
- BThe white candle
- CThe 'Peace candle'
- DThe final candle
3In which Old Testament book do we hear clear prophesies of the Messiah arriving as a baby, born in Bethlehem?
- AThe Book of Bethlehem
- BIsaiah
- CGenesis
- DDeuteronomy
4Why are candles lit in an advent wreath?
- ABecause it's dark at that time of year
- BBecause it's cold at that time of year and candles make you warm
- CTo show that Jesus brings warmth
- DTo show that Jesus is the 'Light of the World'
5In what TWO ways did Jesus come to earth in a humble way?
- AHe came as a baby and was born in a stable
- BHe arrived in a chariot which was pulled by a donkey
- CHe was born among angels and his mother was a shepherd
- DHe was visited by kings after being born in a palace
6Which is the most important festival in the Christian year?
- AAscension Day
- BEaster
- CEpiphany
- DChristmas
7When is the festival of Epiphany?
- A6th January
- B8th January
- CMid-July
- D3rd December
8Who supposedly visited Jesus, as a baby, 12 days after he was born?
- AThe shepherds
- BThe donkey
- CThe wise men
- DThe angels
9Which of the wise men's gifts represents Jesus being 'holy' or 'sent from God'?
- AGold
- BMyrrh
- CSilver
- DFrankincense
10When is Lent celebrated?
- ANovember
- BEarly evenings
- CFebruary or March
- DAugust or September
11Why do many Christians eat pancakes the day before Lent starts?
- ABecause Jesus ate pancakes with his disciples
- BBecause the Israelites ate flattened bread
- CTo symbolise using up the rich foods before fasting
- DBecause Jesus was tempted to eat pancakes in the desert
12How long does Lent last?
- AForty days
- BSix weeks exactly
- CFourteen days
- D48 hours
13What is the first day of 'Holy Week'?
- AMaundy Thursday
- BAscension Day
- CPalm Sunday
- DGood Friday
14What does Maundy Thursday remember?
- AIt was when Jesus overturned the tables in the temple
- BIt was when Jesus was crucified
- CIt was when Jesus chose his first disciples
- DIt was when Jesus told his disciples he was about to die, at the Last Supper
15Why is 'Good Friday' known as 'Good Friday'?
- AIt was good that all the disciples came together to eat
- BIt was a good deed done by Judas Iscariot when he betrayed Jesus
- CThe crucifixion of Jesus was 'good news' for the Romans
- DThe crucifixion of Jesus was an act of goodness, as his sacrifice gave every person the chance for a healed relationship with God
16Why is Easter Sunday the most important day in the Christian year?
- AThat's the day Jesus died
- BThat's when we have chocolate eggs
- CThat's when the Holy Spirit came
- DThat's when Jesus rose from the dead
17How long did Jesus stay with the disciples after rising from the dead, and before returning to Heaven?
- A40 days
- B50 days
- C10 days
- D7 days
18Before going up to Heaven, what did Jesus promise his disciples would be sent to help them soon?
- AThe Holy Spirit
- BManna from Heaven
- COil which would never run out
- DLots of followers
19Which festival remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit?
- AAdvent
- BPassover
- CPentecost
- DShavuot
20Why do many Christian churches consider Pentecost a day of great celebration?
- ABecause Jesus has risen to heaven
- BBecause the disciples were given the powers to be able to start the Christian church
- CBecause the disciples all learned new languages
- DBecause Moses is a mighty prophet
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- Samantha Hepworth
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