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

1. What was the name of the mother of Jesus? a)Mary Magdalene b)Mariam the cousin of Elizabeth c)Mary the Mother of James d)Salome a)Mary Magdalene b)Mariam the cousin of Elizabeth c)Mary the Mother of James d)Salome

1. The name of the mother of Jesus was: b) Mariam, the cousin of Elizabeth And the angel said to her, “ Cease to be afraid, Mariam… behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31 “And behold, Elizabeth, your kinswomen, she has even conceived a son in her old age.” Luke 1:36 b) Mariam, the cousin of Elizabeth And the angel said to her, “ Cease to be afraid, Mariam… behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31 “And behold, Elizabeth, your kinswomen, she has even conceived a son in her old age.” Luke 1:36

2. Where was the baby Jesus born? a)Jerusalem b)Galilee c)Bethlehem d)Capernaum a)Jerusalem b)Galilee c)Bethlehem d)Capernaum

2. The baby Jesus was born in: c) Bethlehem Herod kept on inquiring where the Christ is born. And they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written by the prophets.” Matthew 1:2,5 c) Bethlehem Herod kept on inquiring where the Christ is born. And they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written by the prophets.” Matthew 1:2,5

3. What was Joseph’s job? a)Fisherman b)Innkeeper c)Tax collector d)Carpenter a)Fisherman b)Innkeeper c)Tax collector d)Carpenter

3. Joseph’s job was: d) Carpenter "Isn't this the carpenter's son?” Matthew 13:55 d) Carpenter "Isn't this the carpenter's son?” Matthew 13:55

4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? 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 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

4. Joseph and Mary didn’t stay at the inn because: c) There was no room for them "... because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 c) There was no room for them "... because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7

5. Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? a)They were running away from King Herod b)To obey the command of the Angel c)To enroll in the census ordered by Caesar d) Because Mary wanted to give birth in her own town a)They were running away from King Herod b)To obey the command of the Angel c)To enroll in the census ordered by Caesar d) Because Mary wanted to give birth in her own town

5. Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem: c) To enroll in the census “There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed....and all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph went into the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.” Luke 2:1, 4 c) To enroll in the census “There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed....and all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph went into the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.” Luke 2:1, 4

6. After being born, where was Jesus placed? a)Manger b)Crib c)Bed of hay d)Rocking chair a)Manger b)Crib c)Bed of hay d)Rocking chair

6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a: a) Manger "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger.” Luke 2:7, 12 a) Manger "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger.” Luke 2:7, 12

7. What book in the Bible talks about the animals around the manger? a)Matthew b)Mark c)Luke d)Isaiah a)Matthew b)Mark c)Luke d)Isaiah

7. The Book of: d) Isaiah “ For the Lord has spoken: ‘I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, My people do not consider.’” Isaiah 1:2-3 d) Isaiah “ For the Lord has spoken: ‘I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, My people do not consider.’” Isaiah 1:2-3

8. Where did the Magi come from? a)The West b)The East c)Rome d)Jerusalem a)The West b)The East c)Rome d)Jerusalem

9. The Magi came from: b) The East “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold Magi from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘where is He who was born king of the Jews?’” Matthew 2:1-2 b) The East “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold Magi from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘where is He who was born king of the Jews?’” Matthew 2:1-2

10. What gifts did the Magi bring Jesus? a)Gold b)Frankincense c)Myrrh d)All of the above a)Gold b)Frankincense c)Myrrh d)All of the above

10. The Magi brought: d) gold, frankincense, and myrrh “They saw the young Child with Mary His Mother, and fell down and did homage to Him. And after they opened their treasures, they offered gifts to Him: gold, and frankincense, and myrrh” Matthew 2:11-12 d) gold, frankincense, and myrrh “They saw the young Child with Mary His Mother, and fell down and did homage to Him. And after they opened their treasures, they offered gifts to Him: gold, and frankincense, and myrrh” Matthew 2:11-12

16. Where did the Magi visit Jesus? a)Cave b)Inn c)Stable d)House a)Cave b)Inn c)Stable d)House

16. The wise men visited Jesus at: d) house "And when they came into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him.” Matthew 2:11 d) house "And when they came into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him.” Matthew 2:11

18. Why did Jesus’s family go to Egypt? a)To flee from Augustus Caesar b)Because Joseph was told to in a dream c)To seek the help of Herod the Great d)To be safe from the harsh winter a)To flee from Augustus Caesar b)Because Joseph was told to in a dream c)To seek the help of Herod the Great d)To be safe from the harsh winter

18. The child Jesus went to Egypt: b) Because Joseph was told to in a dream "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt.’” Matthew 2:13 b) Because Joseph was told to in a dream "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt.’” Matthew 2:13

20. In which book do we find the story of Jesus’ flight to Egypt? a)Matthew b)Mark c)Luke d)John a)Matthew b)Mark c)Luke d)John

20. We find the story of Jesus’s flight in: a) Matthew "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt.’” Matthew 2:13 a) Matthew "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt.’” Matthew 2:13