Lesson 1. The Bronze Serpent
Why did Adam and Eve fall into sin?
A. They got lost in the garden
B. They disobeyed God and ate from the tree
C. They forgot to pray
D. They left the garden by themselves
B. They disobeyed God and ate from the tree
Why didn’t Jesus simply die from sickness or old age?
A. Because He wanted everyone to forget Him
B. Because He came to offer Himself as a sacrifice for us
C. Because He was afraid of being sick
D. Because He wanted to live forever on earth
B. Because He came to offer Himself as a sacrifice for us
What do we call the order and system of prayers in the Church?
A. A hymn
B. A rite
C. A story
D. A sermon
B. A rite
What did St. Anthony do after hearing the Gospel reading saying, “Sell what you have and give to the poor”?
A. He bought more land
B. He sold his possessions and gave most of the money to the poor
C. He became a soldier
D. He moved to Jerusalem
B. He sold his possessions and gave most of the money to the poor
What was St. John’s job before he followed Jesus?
A. Carpenter
B. Fisherman
C. Farmer
D. Tax collector
B. Fisherman
What happened because sin entered the world?
A. People became stronger
B. Everyone lived forever
C. Death entered the world and people became separated from God
D. The Garden of Eden became bigger
C. Death entered the world and people became separated from God
Why was the Cross a good public sign of Jesus’ sacrifice?
A. Because it happened where people could see Him
B. Because it happened inside a house
C. Because only the disciples knew about it
D. Because no one was allowed to watch
A. Because it happened where people could see Him
How many Psalm and Gospel stations are read during the Procession of the Feast of the Cross?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
C. 12
What were some of St. Anthony’s spiritual weapons against the devil?
A. Money, food, and clothes
B. Prayer, fasting, the Word of God, and the sign of the Cross
C. A sword and shield
D. Running away from everyone
B. Prayer, fasting, the Word of God, and the sign of the Cross
Who was St. John’s brother?
A. St. Peter
B. St. Andrew
C. St. James
D. St. Matthew
C. St. James
Why did God allow the fiery serpents to come among the Israelites?
A. Because they kept grumbling against God and Moses
B. Because they were hungry
C. Because Moses asked Him to
D. Because they wanted to go back to Egypt
A. Because they kept grumbling against God and Moses
What does the shape of the Cross remind us of?
A. The four seasons
B. The four corners of the world and that salvation is for everyone
C. The four Gospels only
D. The four rivers in Eden
B. The four corners of the world and that salvation is for everyone
How is the cross decorated during the Feast of the Cross procession?
A. With candles only
B. With flowers
C. With palm leaves only
D. With ribbons
B. With flowers
What did the angel teach St. Anthony to do when he was struggling with boredom?
A. Sleep all day
B. Leave the desert
C. Work with his hands and pray
D. Go back home
C. Work with his hands and pray
What special responsibility did Jesus give St. John while He was on the Cross?
A. To take care of St. Mary
B. To lead the Roman soldiers
C. To build a church
D. To return to fishing
A. To take care of St. Mary
What did God tell Moses to make so the people could be saved from the serpent bites?
A. A golden cross
B. A bronze serpent on a pole
C. A wooden staff
D. A stone altar
B. A bronze serpent on a pole
What happened to Jesus’ bones while He was on the Cross?
A. They were all broken
B. Only His arms were broken
C. None of His bones were broken
D. His legs were broken
C. None of His bones were broken
Who announced to Saint Mary that she would give birth to the Lord Jesus?
A. Archangel Michael
B. Saint Mark
C. Archangel Gabriel
D. Saint John the Baptist
C. Archangel Gabriel
Why did St. Anthony go to Alexandria the first time?
A. To become a king
B. To support and encourage Christians who were being persecuted
C. To buy food
D. To visit his family
B. To support and encourage Christians who were being persecuted
Why was St. John called “the Beloved”?
A. Because he was always close to Jesus and stayed by His side
B. Because he was the oldest disciple
C. Because he was a fisherman
D. Because he lived in Jerusalem
A. Because he was always close to Jesus and stayed by His side
How is the bronze serpent like Jesus on the Cross?
A. Both were hidden from the people
B. Both were lifted up, and through them people were saved
C. Both were made of bronze
D. Both were in the Garden of Eden
B. Both were lifted up, and through them people were saved
The Cross used to be a sign of shame and punishment. What did Jesus change it into?
A. A sign of fear
B. A sign of victory, salvation, and glory
C. A sign of sadness only
D. A sign of weakness
B. A sign of victory, salvation, and glory
At which station do we remember the humility of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet?
A. At the main sanctuary
B. At the western door by the Laqan basin
C. At the icon of Saint Mark
D. At the southern door
B. At the western door by the Laqan basin
Why is St. Anthony called “The Father of All Monks”?
A. Because he built the first church
B. Because he was the first Christian
C. Because he helped establish organized monastic life and many disciples followed his teachings
D. Because he was one of the Twelve Apostles
C. Because he helped establish organized monastic life and many disciples followed his teachings
What book did St. John write while he was on the island of Patmos?
A. Genesis
B. Psalms
C. The Book of Revelation
D. Acts
C. The Book of Revelation