Advent Crossword

2. The four-week season of preparation before Christmas. cf. Isaiah 40:3; Mark 1:3.
3. The public worship of the Church, including the prayers and Masses of Advent. cf. Acts 2:42.
6. Someone called by God to speak God’s message to the people. cf. Jeremiah 1:5; Hebrews 1:1.
9. Town where Jesus was born, the "city of David". cf. Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4–7.
13. One is lit on the Advent wreath each week. cf. Isaiah 9:2.
15. The final coming of Christ in glory at the end of time. cf. Matthew 24:27; 1 Thessalonians 4:16.
16. Latin word meaning "Rejoice", name of the third Sunday of Advent. cf. Philippians 4:4.
17. Wise visitors from the East who followed a star to find the newborn Christ. cf. Matthew 2:1–12.
19. Desert preacher who prepared the way for Jesus and baptised him in the Jordan. cf. Mark 1:2–4; John 1:29.
20. Name meaning "God is with us", used of Jesus especially at Christmas. cf. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23.

1. The angel’s announcement to Mary that she would bear God’s Son. cf. Luke 1:26–38.
4. Old Testament prophet whose writings are often read in Advent. cf. Isaiah 9:2–7; Isaiah 40:1–5.
5. Symbolic "family tree" tracing Jesus’ ancestors through the Old Testament. cf. Isaiah 11:1.
7. Circular evergreen decoration with four or five candles used for Advent prayer. cf. John 1:5 (light imagery).
8. The mystery of God the Son becoming human in Jesus. cf. John 1:14; Philippians 2:6–7.
10. The first of the traditional Advent themes, alongside peace, joy and love. cf. Romans 15:13.
11. Title meaning "anointed one", used for the long-awaited saviour. cf. John 1:41; Psalm 2:2.
12. Night-time service of prayer and waiting, often held on the eve of a major feast. cf. Matthew 25:1–13.
14. Main liturgical colour used in Advent, symbolising repentance and waiting. cf. Mark 1:15 (call to repentance).
18. Colour of the candle on Gaudete Sunday, symbolising joy. cf. Isaiah 61:10; Philippians 4:4.