C4.7 - Advent

Question 1

What is Advent? [2]

Answer 1

• period of waiting and preparation
• for Jesus’ birth at Christmas and His second coming

Question 2

What is Second Coming? [1]

Answer 2

at the end of the world, Jesus will return to Earth

Question 3

What is done during Advent? [3]

Answer 3

• fasting
• prayer
• charity

Question 4

What was fasting during Advent? [1]

Answer 4

• fasting (eating less food) to focus on God

Question 5

What was prayer and charity during Advent? [2]

Answer 5

• Many Christians spend this time praying and reading the Bible
• and helping others like donating food or volunteering.

Question 6

What are things churches may include during Advent services? [3]

Answer 6

• lighting one candle
• reading Bible passages
• singing hymns

Question 7

What is lighting one candle and what does it symbolise? [2]

Answer 7

• lighting it on an Advent wreath each week
• symbolises hope, love, joy and peace

Question 8

What is reading Bible passages? [2]

Answer 8

• about Jesus’ birth
• about the prophecies of His coming

Question 9

What is singing hymns? [1]

Answer 9

• like O come, O come Emmanuel

Question 10

What are the religious reasons for observing Advent? [1]

Answer 10

• reminds Christians of the promises in the Bible about Jesus’ first and second comings.

Question 11

What does the Advent Wreath symbolise? [2]

Answer 11

• with its circular shape representing God’s eternal love
• and the candles symbolising Jesus as the Light of the World.

Question 12

What is the social significance of observing Advent? [2]

Answer 12

• brings families and communities together by lighting the Advent wreath or using an Advent calendar
• promotes generosity as people give to charities and organise events for the less fortunate.

Question 13

How do Roman Catholics observe Advent? [2]

Answer 13

• focus on repentance and preparation
• lighting Advent candles at Mass

Question 14

How do Eastern Orthodox observe Advent? [2]

Answer 14

• fasting from meat, oil, dairy
• focus on prayer and charity

Question 15

How do Anglican/Protestant observe Advent? [3]

Answer 15

• Advent carol services
• charity events
• Advent calendars