Rites & Feasts of the Cross
What are the two aspects of the Cross?
Joy (salvation and Resurrection) and suffering (endurance and sacrifice).
Which book explains the sacrifices of the Old Testament?
Leviticus
Which was the first word spoken by Jesus on the Cross?
"Father, forgive them..."
Where was St. Shenouda born?
Akhmeem, Egypt.
Who is responsible for setting your boundaries?
You are.
Which verse says, "We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"?
Romans 8:37
What did laying hands on the sacrifice symbolize?
The transfer of the sinner's sins to the innocent sacrifice.
To whom did Jesus promise Paradise?
The repentant (right-hand) thief.
What title is St. Shenouda known by?
The Archimandrite.
Name two things healthy boundaries protect us from.
Any two:
Name two characteristics the Savior had to possess
Any two:
What were the three goals of offering sacrifices?
Atonement
Purification
Forgiveness
What did Jesus teach by saying, "Woman, behold your son"?
Caring for family, honoring St. Mary, and the spiritual family of the Church.
Approximately how many monks and nuns did he shepherd?
About 4,000 monks and 1,800 nuns.
Which apostle taught not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers?
St. Paul.
Why did God choose the Cross as the means of salvation?
To remove the curse, bear the sentence of death, and shed His blood for humanity.
Which sacrifice symbolizes bearing our sins?
The Sin Offering.
Christ completed the work of salvation and fulfilled redemption.
What does "It is finished" mean?
Which heretic did St. Shenouda help oppose?
Nestorius
What is a healthy boundary for communication?
Respond appropriately while setting limits when other responsibilities exist.
Name four blessings of the Cross.
Any four:
Why couldn't the blood of bulls and goats permanently remove sins?
Because only Christ's once-for-all sacrifice provides eternal redemption.
Which of the Seven Words fulfilled Psalm 69:21?
"I thirst."
List three ways St. Shenouda carried his cross.
Any three:
What are four qualities to remember when setting healthy boundaries?