1. How much do you know about Christmas? Developed by Fr. Joseph Samaan The Nativity of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ in the Flesh

2. A.Mary Magdalene B.Mary, the cousin of Elizabeth C.Mary, the mother of James D.Salome What was the name of the mother of Jesus?

3. The name of the mother of Jesus was: B.Mary, the cousin of Elizabeth And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary... Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus...and Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age.” — Luke 1:30-31, 36

4. A.Jerusalem B.Galilee C.Bethlehem D.Capernaum Where was the baby Jesus born?

5. The baby Jesus was born in: C.Bethlehem Herod inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet.” — Matthew 2:4-5

6. A.Fisherman B.Innkeeper C.Tax Collector D.Carpenter What was Joseph’s the Betroth job?

7. Joseph was a: D.Carpenter “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?” — Matthew 13:55

8. A.It was too cold for the baby B.They stayed with relatives instead C.There was no room at the inn D.They were afraid of Herod’s soldiers Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?

9. Joseph and Mary didn’t stay at the inn because: C.There was no room at the inn...because there was no room for them in the inn. — Luke 2:7

10. A.They were running away from King Herod B.To obey the command of the Angel C.To enroll in the census D.Because Mary wanted to give birth there Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem?

11. Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem: C.To enroll in the census A decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered...everyone to his own city. Joseph went into the city of David, which is called Bethlehem. — Luke 2:1-4

12. A.Manger B.Crib C.Bed D.Rocking Chair After being born, where was Jesus placed?

13. After being born, Jesus was placed in a: A.Manger And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger. — Luke 2:7

14. A.Matthew B.Mark C.Luke D.Isaiah What book talks about the animals near the manger?

15. The Book of: D.Isaiah The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, my people do not consider. — Isaiah 1:3

16. A.The West B.The East C.Rome D.Jerusalem Where did the Magi come from?

17. The Magi came from: B.The East After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem, saying “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?” — Matthew 2:1-2

18. A.Gold B.Frankincense C.Myrrh D.All of the above What gifts did the Magi bring?

19. The Magi brought: D.All of the above The Magi saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11

20. A.a cave B.an inn C.a stable D.a house Where did the Magi visit Jesus?

21. The Magi visited Jesus at: D.a house And when the Magi came into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped him. — Matthew 2:11

22. A.To flee from Caesar Augustus B.Because Joseph had a dream C.To seek the help of King Herod D.To be safe from the harsh winter Why did Jesus’s family go to Egypt?

23. Jesus’s family went to Egypt: B.Because Joseph had a dream An Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt...for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” — Matthew 2:13

24. A.Matthew B.Mark C.Luke D.John Which book tells the story of Jesus’s flight to Egypt?

25. We find the story of Jesus’s flight to Egypt in: A.Matthew An Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt...for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” — Matthew 2:13