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“Out Of ………………..”, (Hosea 11:1) complete
“Out Of Egypt I called My son.”, (Hosea 11:1)
Why the Holy Family flee to Egypt?
* King Herod wanted to kill Jesus
* An angel appeared to St. Joseph and told him to take Jesus and St. Mary and go.
What is the meaning of Discernment?
Making wise choices that follow God's will; knowing what is right and what is wrong.
❖ Example: St. Joseph listened to God's message through the angel and immediately took the Holy Family to Egypt for safety. St. Moses the Strong sought guidance from elders like St. Isidore.
What is the Iconostasis?
The icon holder, stands between the ulter and the rest of the church
“Be still and know that I am -----” (Psalm 46:10)
“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)
Where Jesus was born?
♱ Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
♱ The Holy Family began their journey from here.
Name some of the virtues we learned.
Discernment: Making wise choices that follow God's will; knowing what is right and what is wrong.
Prayerfulness: Remembering God and talking to Him throughout the day. (“Pray without ceasing”)
Wisdom: Understanding God's truth and choosing what is right.
Respect: Showing honor and care for God, others, and the Church.
Honesty & Love of Truth: Seeking what is true and choosing to be honest.
List Icons on the left side
❖ Jesus Christ on the Throne
❖ The Baptism of Jesus (Theophany)
❖ Patron Saint of the Church (or another saint)
“Be ready to give a ---------.” 1 Peter 3:15
“Be ready to give a defense.” 1 Peter 3:15
First location Jesus traveled through in Egypt?
❖ Sinai
♱ The Holy Family traveled through the Sinai desert on their way to Egypt.
♱ God protected them during this diffi cult journey.
Respect in Church is; showing honor and care for God, others, and the Church. Give examples
❖ Example: We show respect in church by paying attention, praying, and focusing on the Divine Liturgy.
Icons on the Right Side
❖ St. Mary holding Baby Jesus
❖ The Annunciation (Archangel Gabriel tells St. Mary she will give birth to Jesus)
❖ Archangel Michael
❖ St. Mark
“I am the -------” (John 14:6)
“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6)
Which place in Egypt Jesus spent the longest time?
❖ El-Muharraq (Assiut)
♱ The Holy Family stayed here for about 6 months, their longest stay in Egypt.
♱ It is sometimes called the "Second Bethlehem."
♱ A monastery was later built on this holy site.
Honesty & Love of Truth: Seeking what is true and choosing to be honest. Give an example from the apostles life.
❖ Example: The apostles carefully recorded the real events of Jesus' life so people would know the truth.
What does the ostrich egg remind us of?
Reminds us of the Resurrection and to keep our eyes on the altar.
“Do you not know that you are the ---- and that the Spirit of God ---- in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16)
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16)
Name Places Jesus Christ visited in Egypt.
❖ Sinai
♱ The Holy Family traveled through the Sinai desert on their way to Egypt.
♱ God protected them during this diffi cult journey.
❖ Al-Farma
♱ One of the fi rst places they reached after entering Egypt.
♱ It was safer and easier to live there than in the desert because it was near water.
❖ Wadi El-Natrun (Desert of Shiheet)
♱ The Holy Family passed through and blessed this area.
♱ The name Shiheet means "The Measure of the Heart."
♱ Wadi El-Natrun later became a famous center for monasteries (around 700) and monks, including St. Macarius the Great.
❖ El-Muharraq (Assiut)
♱ The Holy Family stayed here for about 6 months, their longest stay in Egypt.
♱ It is sometimes called the "Second Bethlehem."
♱ A monastery was later built on this holy site.
Understanding God's truth and choosing what is right. This is the definition of which virtue? Give examples from St. Mark's live.
Wisdom:
❖ Example: St. Mark received wisdom from the Holy Spirit and taught others about Christ. St. Mark was born into a Jewish family and received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Last Supper and Jesus' appearance to the disciples after His Resurrection took place in his family's home. St. Peter sent St. Mark to Egypt, where he founded the Church in Alexandria, a city famous for its great library and schools. St. Mark became the fi rst Pope of Alexandria, preached the Gospel with courage, and was martyred for his faith.
What are the important part of the Iconostasis?
Royal Door
The Last supper
The crucifixion
Three doors
The Ostrich egg: reminds us of the Resurrection
Our Faith is Built on Truth
❖ Christianity is based on real historical events, not made-up stories. Jesus truly lived, taught, performed miracles, died on the Cross, and rose from the dead.
❖ The Bible records real people, real places, and real events, including the Holy Family's journey to Egypt. The Gospels were carefully written so we can know the truth about Jesus.
❖ The Church has faithfully preserved the truth about Jesus through Scripture, Holy Tradition, and the teachings passed down from the Apostles.
❖ The saints show us how to live like Christ. For example, St. Anthony gave up everything to follow Jesus, showing us what it means to put God fi rst. 3