Question 1
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Some time between May and June
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The second day of Holy Week
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The month before Christmas
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First thing in the morning
Question 2
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What is the central candle in the Advent wreath known as?
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The 'Christ candle'
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The white candle
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The 'Peace candle'
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The final candle
Question 3
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In which Old Testament book do we hear clear prophesies of the Messiah arriving as a baby, born in Bethlehem?
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The Book of Bethlehem
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Isaiah
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Genesis
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Deuteronomy
Question 4
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Why are candles lit in an advent wreath?
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Because it's dark at that time of year
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Because it's cold at that time of year and candles make you warm
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To show that Jesus brings warmth
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To show that Jesus is the 'Light of the World'
Question 5
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In what TWO ways did Jesus come to earth in a humble way?
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He came as a baby and was born in a stable
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He arrived in a chariot which was pulled by a donkey
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He was born among angels and his mother was a shepherd
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He was visited by kings after being born in a palace
Question 6
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Which is the most important festival in the Christian year?
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Ascension Day
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Easter
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Epiphany
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Christmas
Question 7
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When is the festival of Epiphany?
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6th January
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8th January
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Mid-July
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3rd December
Question 8
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Who supposedly visited Jesus, as a baby, 12 days after he was born?
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The shepherds
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The donkey
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The wise men
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The angels
Question 9
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Which of the wise men's gifts represents Jesus being 'holy' or 'sent from God'?
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Gold
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Myrrh
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Silver
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Frankincense
Question 10
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When is Lent celebrated?
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November
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Early evenings
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February or March
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August or September
Question 11
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Why do many Christians eat pancakes the day before Lent starts?
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Because Jesus ate pancakes with his disciples
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Because the Israelites ate flattened bread
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To symbolise using up the rich foods before fasting
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Because Jesus was tempted to eat pancakes in the desert
Question 12
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How long does Lent last?
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Forty days
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Six weeks exactly
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Fourteen days
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48 hours
Question 13
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What is the first day of 'Holy Week'?
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Maundy Thursday
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Ascension Day
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Palm Sunday
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Good Friday
Question 14
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What does Maundy Thursday remember?
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It was when Jesus overturned the tables in the temple
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It was when Jesus was crucified
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It was when Jesus chose his first disciples
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It was when Jesus told his disciples he was about to die, at the Last Supper
Question 15
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Why is 'Good Friday' known as 'Good Friday'?
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It was good that all the disciples came together to eat
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It was a good deed done by Judas Iscariot when he betrayed Jesus
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The crucifixion of Jesus was 'good news' for the Romans
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The crucifixion of Jesus was an act of goodness, as his sacrifice gave every person the chance for a healed relationship with God
Question 16
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Why is Easter Sunday the most important day in the Christian year?
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That's the day Jesus died
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That's when we have chocolate eggs
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That's when the Holy Spirit came
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That's when Jesus rose from the dead
Question 17
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How long did Jesus stay with the disciples after rising from the dead, and before returning to Heaven?
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40 days
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50 days
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10 days
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7 days
Question 18
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Before going up to Heaven, what did Jesus promise his disciples would be sent to help them soon?
Question 19
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Which festival remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit?
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Advent
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Passover
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Pentecost
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Shavuot
Question 20
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Why do many Christian churches consider Pentecost a day of great celebration?
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Because Jesus has risen to heaven
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Because the disciples were given the powers to be able to start the Christian church
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Because the disciples all learned new languages
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Because Moses is a mighty prophet