Passover Lamb
What did the Passover lamb symbolize?
Our Lord Jesus Christ
Why is Holy Week called Passion Week?
Because Christ completed our redemption through His sufferings.
Why did Jesus choose to die on the Cross?
To save us from sin.
Who was St. John's spiritual father?
Abba Pemwah
What was St. Paul's Hebrew name?
Saul
What three qualities did the Passover lamb have to have?
Male, one year old, without blemish.
On what day did Jesus institute the Eucharist?
Covenant Thursday
What do the four directions of the Cross remind us of?
Salvation is for the whole world.
What animal did St. John bring to Abba Pemwah?
Hyena
Who restored Saul's sight after he became blind?
Ananias
Why was the blood placed on the doorposts?
So the angel of death would pass over the houses.
Why do we stop greeting one another with kisses after Wednesday night?
To remember Judas' betrayal
What happened to Jesus' bones on the Cross?
None of them were broken.
What happened after St. John watered the dry branch for three years?
It became a fruitful tree.
Why is St. Paul called the Apostle to the Gentiles?
Because he preached to the Gentiles
Name two similarities between the Passover lamb and Christ.
Examples: without blemish, no broken bones, blood saves, lamb led to slaughter, etc.
What book is read on Bright Saturday (Apocalypse Night)?
The Book of Revelation
Complete the verse: "Without shedding of ______ there is no remission."
Blood
What did Abba Pemwah call the fruit from the tree?
"The fruit of obedience"
Which runaway slave did St. Paul help repent?
Onesimus
Name the five ways we receive salvation listed in the lesson.
Believe in Christ, Baptism & Myron, Repentance & Confession, Eucharist, Good works.
Put these in order: Good Friday, Holy Tuesday, Covenant Thursday, Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday → Holy Tuesday → Covenant Thursday → Good Friday
Why couldn't God simply forgive mankind without a Redeemer?
Because God is just, sin had to be paid for, and human nature needed to be renewed.
Why did the hyena obey St. John?
Because of his obedience to Abba Pemwah.
Name the five steps of true repentance.
True repentance, Prepare for confession, Confess before God, Apologize & make peace, Confess to the priest.