The Story of our Salvation
What did Adam and Eve do that caused sin to enter the world?
They disobeyed God by eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
What Old Testament event points to Christ's sacrifice?
The Passover.
On what day did Jesus enter Jerusalem?
Palm Sunday.
Which virtue is St. John the Short most known for?
Humility and obedience.
What was St. Paul's name before his conversion?
Saul.
What entered the world because of Adam's sin?
Sin and death.
What happened to the Temple curtain when Jesus died?
It was torn in two.
On which day did Jesus establish the Eucharist?
Covenant Thursday (Holy Thursday).
What unusual task did his elder ask him to do?
Water a dry stick.
On what road did Jesus appear to Saul?
The road to Damascus.
Name at least TWO qualities the Savior had to possess in order to save humanity.
Why were none of Jesus' bones broken?
To fulfill the prophecy and symbolize the Passover Lamb.
Which disciple denied Jesus three times?
St. Peter.
What happened after St. John obeyed for several years?
The stick became a fruitful tree.
Who restored Saul's sight?
Ananias.
Why couldn't an ordinary human save mankind?
Because every human inherited sin, so only a sinless God who incarnated as a Man could redeem humanity.
Why is the Cross considered both a symbol of justice and love?
God's justice required payment for sin, while His love provided His Son as the sacrifice.
Why did Jesus wash the disciples' feet before the Last Supper?
To teach humility and servant leadership.
A student continues doing the right thing even when nobody notices. Which virtue of St. John does this demonstrate, and why?
Humility and obedience because he served faithfully without seeking recognition.
Why was Barnabas important to St. Paul's ministry?
He believed Paul's conversion was genuine and introduced him to the apostles.
Explain why Jesus had to be both fully God and fully Man to accomplish salvation.
He had to be human because humanity sinned, and a human is required to pay humanity's debt. He also had to be God to be without sin and conquer death.
Why is the Resurrection impossible to understand without first understanding the Cross?
Christ first defeated sin through His sacrifice, then conquered death through His Resurrection.
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What lesson does watering the stick teach Christians today?
Obedience to God brings spiritual fruit even when we don't immediately understand His commands.
Explain how St. Paul's life proves that no one is beyond God's forgiveness.
Although Saul persecuted Christians, he repented after encountering Christ and became one of the greatest apostles, showing that God can transform anyone who truly repents.