Doctrine
What was the consequence of Adam's sin?
Death
What did Christ remove from us through the Cross?
The curse of sin.
Who found the True Cross that Jesus died on?
Queen St Helena
In a parable in the Bible, who had a trial for repentance?
The Prodigal Son
Complete the sentence:
The one who sinned was ________, therefore the Redeemer had to be ________.
Human
Name 4 places Christ shed His blood during His Passion.
Crown of thorns
Nails
Spear
Scourging
How many Feasts of the Cross does the Church celebrate each year (excluding Holy Week)?
Two
Which trial protects us from pride?
Trial for protection.
Put these in order:
Adam sins → corrupted nature → death → redemption.
Complete the verse:
"Cursed is everyone who hangs on a ______."
Tree
Give three examples of times when we use the cross in church.
Explain why Christians can have joy even during trials.
Because trials can come from God for our spiritual benefit, and Christ has conquered death, giving us hope of eternal life.
Name three characteristics the Redeemer (Jesus Christ) had to possess.
To be human, Able to die, To be infinite, To be sinless, To be the Creator
Name two reasons why Christ chose the Cross. (From St Athanasius' writings)
1. So that death would be public, before witnesses, as a confirmation of the resurrection that would follow later.
2. To keep the body whole and undivided.
3. To be lifted up from the earth and draw us to Him.
4. To die with His arms outstretched, gathering the Gentiles and the Jews in His loving person.
5. Fulfilling the prophecies that confirmed the cross: “They pierced My hands and My feet” (Psalm 22:16). “He was wounded for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). “Your life shall hang in doubt before you” (Deuteronomy 28:66
The Cross is used in all the __________ and all __________.
Sacraments, Prayers
Name the four types of trials.
Trials for repentance,
Trials for purification,
Trials for commendation,
Trials for protection.
What are the two characteristics of God which are satisfied through redemption of our corrupted nature?
His justice.
His mercy.
Name the four stages of death.
Physical death.
Spiritual death.
Moral death.
Eternal death.
In which Psali do we say, "He gave a sign to His servants who fear Him; this sign is the name of the life-giving Cross, which they are proud of."
Friday Psali
What are trials for commendation? Give a Biblical example.
These are trials God allows so His children may grow in their love for Him and the surrender of their lives into His faithful hand.
Abraham being told to sacrifice his son.