MAHIBERE KIDUSAN
What does “Mahibere Kidusan” mean
Answer: Association in the Name of Saints.
“Mahibere Kidusan” literally means Association in the Name of Saints. The name reflects the purpose of honoring the saints who gave up worldly pleasures and sacrificed their lives for the Orthodox faith. MK's work is centered around serving the Church, preserving its traditions, and developing young people who can continue that service.
Which disciple was known as the “doubting” disciple because he initially refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead?
Thomas.
After the other disciples told Thomas that they had seen the risen Christ, Thomas said he would not believe unless he saw the wounds from the crucifixion. Jesus later appeared to the disciples when Thomas was present and showed him His wounds. Thomas then responded with his confession of faith. This is where Thomas became especially associated with the struggle between doubt and belief.
Under which department of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is Mahibere Kidusan organized?
Answer: The Sunday School Department.
Mahibere Kidusan is organized under the Sunday School Department of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Its roots are closely connected to young people and university students coming together through Sunday School. The movement eventually grew into an organized association serving the Church both in Ethiopia and throughout the diaspora.
In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, what did the five foolish virgins fail to bring with their lamps?
Extra oil
Believers must stay spiritually alert and ready for Christ's return, because no one knows the day or the hour. Genuine faith and preparedness cannot be borrowed from someone else
Who were some of the people who helped begin the Mahibere Kidusan movement?
Answer: University and higher-education students.
The story of MK actually begins with students. According to MK's history, a small group of university students began encouraging other students to participate in Sunday School and learn more about the teachings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The movement continued to grow as students trained at Zeway Hamere Berehan St. Gabriel Clergy Training Monastery became involved.
When Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?”, what three different commands did Jesus give Peter concerning His followers?
Answer:
“Feed my lambs,” “Tend my sheep,” and “Feed my sheep.”
In what year was Mahibere Kidusan formally organized?
Answer: 1992 G.C.
The movement existed before it officially became Mahibere Kidusan. In the early years, students were already gathering and encouraging one another in their faith. After this movement grew, it was formally organized in 1992 G.C. with the blessing of the Holy Synod and became known as Mahibere Kidusan
Before Mahibere Kidusan was formally established, what major event brought university students from across Ethiopia together and helped strengthen their fellowship?
Answer:
They were summoned for military service.
According to MK's history, when university students across Ethiopia were summoned for military service, a difficult situation became an opportunity for the youth to strengthen their fellowship. The students became more connected with one another, and this helped the movement develop further. Eventually, with the blessing of the Church fathers, the movement was formally organized as Mahibere Kidusan.
Name three of Mahibere Kidusan's institutional assets.
Answer: Any three of:
Spirituality, Servanthood, Leadership of Thought, Cooperation, Professional Respect, Rational Orator, Accountability.
These aren't just words chosen for the organization. They describe the kind of person MK wants its members to become. Spirituality focuses on living according to the Orthodox faith. Servanthood emphasizes serving without seeking worldly praise. Cooperation recognizes that Church service requires everyone to work together. Accountability means members are responsible for the work entrusted to them. Together, these values connect faith with actual service.
When Jesus told the Parable of the Good Samaritan, which two religious figures passed by the injured man before the Samaritan helped him?
A priest and a Levite.