continue in what you have learned
st. Paul wrote to his disciple, St. Timothy, saying, “Continue in the things which you have....... and been
......of, knowing from whom you have learned them” (2 Timothy 3:14)
learned & assured
And at midnight there was a ..... made , "behold the bridegroom is coming; arise and go out to meet him." Matthew () ?
cry
Mathew ( 25;1-13)
the Heresy of arius was during the papacy of which pope?
pope Peter 1
A spiritual cananon is between ..... and .......
Person and God
what are the seven sacraments of the church and which ones are redemptive?
Baptism, Confirmation, Repentance & confession , Eucharist, Unction of sick, Priesthood, and matrimony
Redemptive:
Baptism, Confirmation, Repentance & confession , Eucharist
what are some reasons we should preserve the faith?
1. established by our Lord Jesus Christ
2. preached by the apostles
3. was preserved by three living church
2 Timothy 3: 14 says
But you must continue in the things which you have learned
what are the 3 wrong beliefs of arius?
1. Son is less divinity than God the father
2. Son is not equal with God the Father
3. Lord Jesus Christ received authority from the father
Spiritual canon regulates our ......, ........., .........., and ...........
thoughts
goals
principles
behaviors
the institution of our Lord Jesus Christ was recorded in
1......
2......
3.......
4.....
Mathew 28
Mark 14
Luke 22
1 Corinthians 11
what are the 5 characteristics of an Orthodox believer
Filled with Christ,
Holy Bible
Holy orthodox Church,
Church Fathers
Integrated
you are the ........ of our salvation o Theotokos the virgin , the ....., and ....... .......
ramprat , mighty , impregnable fortress
John 1:1
Luke 22:70
what are 3 examples st Paul gives us of spiritual struggle ?
1. The good solider
2. Hardworking farmer
3.The athlete in competition
what concepts/ elements does the old testament point to the eucharist?
1. tree of life
2. the Passover
3. the manna in desert
4. The presence of Christ in eucharist
what are the 5 resources of Coptic Orthodox church?
Holy Bible
Church Tradition
Liturgy
Biography and teachings of church fathers
Canons of the ecumenical councils
O my ...... be mindful of that ........... , and wake up and light your lamp with the oil of joy, for you do not know when the voice will call upon you saying, " behold, the bridegroom is coming." so take heed o my soul not to fall ..... , lest you stand outside ..... like the ............. but watch entreting that you may meet ..... with the rich oil and he may grant you the ...... of His true and ........ .............
1. soul
2. awsome day
3. sleep
4. knocking
5. five foolish virgins
6. Christ
7. wedding
8. heavenly glory
When was the nicene creed finalized and during which councils?
325 in council of nicaea and 381 in council of constantinople
what are elements of spiritual canon?
2. Holy Bible
3. Repentance and confession
4.attending the liturgy and receiving communion
5. spiritual meetings
6. personal quite time
7. reading spiritual books
8. almsgiving
9. fasting
what do we need to do to prepare for the Eucharist ??
1. True faith in Christ
2. reconciliation with others
3. Repentance and confession
4. physical and spiritual preparation
what are the 3 verses that show our sound of faith and how it was handed down from generation to generation?
Matthew 16:8
john 21:16
Matthew 28:20
1. Read the ........ .......... constantly . Never , indeed, let the sacred volume be out of your ....... ( st. ........?)
2. A tree is known by its ...... , a man by his ..... . A good deed is never .....; he who sows courtesy reaaps ..... , and he who plants kindness gathers love. ( st. ......?
1. Divine Scripture
hand
( st Jerome)
2.
fruit
deeds
lost
friendship
( St. Basil the Great )
what are the 3 basic beliefs of Coptic Orthodox faith in creed?
1. Holy Trinity
2. Salvation
3. church
what are the goals of the spiritual canon?
• A Spiritual canon is like nourishment—it satisfies and quenches the soul. Its primary goal is to delight
• It makes it easier to return to God in times of spiritual laziness.
• It reveals the right path and helps me discern.
• It serves as a measure of one’s spiritual life and a tool for self-examination to evaluate one's spiritual
journey.
• It supports me on my spiritual journey, brings me joy, and gives me a foretaste of eternal life.
• It is a strong fortress against the attacks of the devil.
1. The word eucharist comes from ......, meaning .......?
2. and what are 2 names the mystery of the eucharist is often called?
1. ev kharistia meaning thanksgiving
2. Mystery of mysteries or crown of Sacrament