religion liturgical year quiz

why is the liturgical year based on jesus?

to help christians deepen their understanding and retell the key events of jesus life

why do we celebrate advent

for the preparation of Jesus’s birth

what are the symbols seen during advent season?

4 candles on a wreath ring

what does the 4 candles symbolise?

the 4 candles represent the 4 weeks of advent, including the themes love, hope, peace and rejoice

what does the wreath ring symbolise?

The wreath ring represents his undying love and the crown of thorns

what colour(s) are seen during advent and what does it symbolise?

purple symbolised royalty/ the robe he wore while getting mocked

why do we celebrate christmas

for the birth of jesus

what are the symbols seen during christmas season?

stars,angels,nativity sets and christmas trees.

what does the stars symbolise?

the stars represent guidance and hope

what do the angels symbolise?

the angels represent as gods messengers

what does the nativity sets symbolise?

the nativitiy sets represent the reenactment of his birth

what do christmas trees symbolise?

the christmas trees represent new life, growth and the crown of thorns.

what colour(s) are seen during christmas and what does it symbolise?

white symbolised new life, purity and light of the world

why do we celebrate lent/ how long is it?

in preperation of easter/ 40 days

what are the symbols seen during lent season?

pascal candle,the crucifix and stations of the cross

what does the pascal candle symbolise?

the pascal candle represents the light of christ

what does the crucifix symbolise?

the crucifix represents jesus suffering, death and resurrection.

what does stations of the cross symbolise?

the stations of the cross represent jesus’s sacrifices and the meaning behind his actions

what colour(s) are seen during lent and what does it symbolise?

purple symbolised royalty, remorse and the sufferings for wrong doings/sins

why do we celebrate easter?

for jesus sacrifice, his death and resurrection

what are the symbols seen during easter season?

eggs, bunnies and the cross

what do eggs symbolise?

eggs represent the empty/ hollow tomb found on easter sunday

what do bunnies symbolise

bunnies represent new life and resurrection

what does the cross symbolise?

the cross represents hope and sacrafises

what colour(s) are seen during easter and what does it symbolise?

white symbolised resurrection, the light,new life and baptism.

why do we celebrate pentecost?

for the beginning of the church year

what are the symbols seen during the pentecost season?

fire, doves and the wind

what does the fire symbolise

the fire represents the coming of the holy spirit

what do doves symbolise?

the dove represents new life and peace

what does the wind symbolise?

the wind represents the power and presence of the holy spirit and gods first breath

what colour(s) are seen during pentecost and what does it symbolise?

red symbolised the blood of Jesus sacrifice and the fire of the holy spirit.

why do we celebrate ordinary time?

to learn and celebrate jesus life and follow his guidance

what are the symbols seen during ordinary time season?

2 fish and the basket of bread

what does the two fish and basket of bread symbolise?

the two fish and basket of bread represent the miracle of jesus feeding thousands of people.

what colour(s) are seen during ordinary time and what does it symbolise?

green symbolised the nature, growth, hope and life

what is significant about the timing of Christmas and Easter in the northern hemisphere?

jesus birth was the light to the world in the cold and dark winter. His death occurred in spring, symbolising and new life.