Chapter 1
Who appeared to Mother Mary to inform her that she was chosen by God to bear His Son, Jesus?
The Angel Gabriel
John the Baptist baptized with..... and Jesus baptized with......?
water
The Holy Spirit
What are the 4 Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What cured the Israelite's from the poisonous snake bites we read in the book of Exodus?
bronze serpent
We celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on which date?
January 6th
Our Syro Malabar Church has a tradition of observing abstinence for how many days before Christmas?
25 days
After the baptism of Jesus, when he arose from the water of River Jordan, the heavens were opened and the Spirit of God descended on him like a dove and a voice from the Clouds said...?
“This is my son, the beloved, with whom I am well pleased”
Which miracle was the beginning of the signs Jesus performed to reveal His glory?
The miracle at the Wedding at Cana
Mediator b/w God and the Israelites was who?
Moses
What is the central event of the period of Annunciation?
The birth of Jesus
The birth of Christ divides history into two Eras
What are they?
Before Christ (B.C.) and Anno Domini (A.D. - Year of the Lord)
The last week of lent is the.......?
Name the important days from it.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
What was the Healing at Bethzatha?
Jesus heals the lame man at the Pool of Bethzatha
Scripture: John 5:1-16
The 1st Prophecy of Jesus about His Passion
Hint: if followed the confession of Peter
You are The Christ, son of the living God
When was the mystery of the Holy Trinity first revealed?
The Baptism of Jesus
What is the first season of the liturgical year and what does it consist of?
1st season= Annunciation- four weeks in preparation for Christmas.
The last Friday of the Deneha Period is dedicated to what?
The memory of ‘all souls’
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep and Parable of the Lost Coin? What is the meaning behind each parable?
Jesus demonstrated the love that God has for each and every one of His children.
All the prophecies of the "suffering servant" was fulfilled through what?
Jesus' death on the Cross
The picture of the ‘suffering servant’ was portrayed by which prophet?
Prophet Isaiah
The 3 wise men brought gifts , which had specific meanings, for Jesus after His birth. What were the gifts and what were the meanings?
Gold - Kingship
Myrrh - Priesthood
Frankincense - Prophetism (Divinity)
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The different season of abstinence (Nombu) are what?
Describe them.
Ambathu Nombu - Fifty days in preparation for Easter
Irupathanchu Nombu - 25 days in preparation of Christmas
Pathinnanchu Nombu - 15 days in preparation for the feast of Assumption of our Lady
Ettu Nombu - 8 days in preparation for the birthday of our lady
Moonnu Nombu - 3 days that come before the start of Lent
Through which Parable does Jesus illustrate the infinite mercy of God towards sinners who repent?
The parable of the prodigal son
To who and why did Jesus say "Get behind me Satan"
Peter
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The song sung during holy mass to commemorate the birth of Jesus is what?
Glory to God in the highest