Meskel
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Holy Week
Church Tradition
100

Why is the cross important to us?

Because Jesus saved us through it -- it is our light and salvation.

100

How many sacraments in the church?

Baptism

100

What happened on Easter Sunday?

Jesus rose from the dead — the Resurrection

100

What is the name of the prayer we say together at church, starting with “We believe in one God…"

The creed

200

What does the bonfire at Meskel remind us of?

God's light guiding us to truth.

200

What sacrament do we receive right after Baptism?

Confirmation (Myron)

200

What happened on Good Friday?

Jesus was crucified and died for our sins

200

How many sacraments are there?

7 sacraments
300
who helped find the true cross of Jesus

Saint Helena

300

Which sacrament allows us to receive the Body and Blood of Christ?

Holy Communion

300

On which day did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey?

Palm Sunday

300

What prayer begins with “Our Father, who art in heaven…”?

What prayer begins with “Our Father, who art in heaven…”?

400

How did they find the cross?

They lit a fire and followed the smoke to the burial site.

400

Which sacrament gives forgiveness of sins after baptism?

Confession/Repentance

400

How many days do we fast in the Great Lent/Abiy Tsom?

55 days

400

What is fasting meant to teach us?

Self-control, humility, and focusing on God instead of worldly things

500

What miracle happened when the True Cross was found?

A dead man came back to life when it touched him.

500

Which sacrament blesses the sick and brings healing?

Unction of the Sick

500

What does “Hosanna” mean?

“Save us”

500

Difference between earthly/worldly and heavenly things?

Earthly or worldly things are temporary, material, and physical, while heavenly things are eternal, spiritual, and divine. 
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