The Fast of the Holy Prophets / Nativity Fast
What do we call the fast before we celebrate Ldet?
The Fast of the Prophets/Tsome Nebiyat
Name one Prophet that spoke of the coming of Christ?
King David, Isaiah, Malachi...
What is Covenant of Mercy in Tigrinya/Geez?
Kidane Mihret
What are the three Persons of the Holy Trinity called?
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
Who baptized Jesus Christ
What is fasting?
Fasting is abstinence from food and is observed by man at certain times determined by law, to attain forgiveness of sins and much reward, obeying thus the one who filed the law.
Who is Christ referring to when He says “I know My sheep and am known by My own”?
He is referring to us, His children being His sheep, and how only those who call Him mine can know Him.
On which day is the Covenant of Mercy especially remembered?
February 23/Lekatit 16, 16th of every month
Where can we see the Holy Trinity in the New Testament?
When Christ was being baptized in the Jordan River.
Why was Christ baptized?
To teach us that we need to be baptized as well
How many official fasting seasons do we have?
7
What is the name of the Religious Leaders who would always questions Christ's teachings?
The Pharisees
Which Apostle did Christ entrust St. Mary to after His crucifixion
He entrusted St. Mary to His disciple John
Why do we use Icons?
We use icons to learn and remember the teachings of the Church, and because they are consecrated with holy oil, they become holy reminders that help guide our faith and bring our minds closer to God.
Who asked Jesus questions about being born again?
Nicodemus
Finish the sentence:
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and she shall call His name ______.”
Isaiah 7:14
Immanuel
Which Old Testament person was a shepherd before becoming a leader of people from this lesson?
Joseph
How many Feasts do Celebrate St.Mary?
33
Where can we see the Holy Trinity in the Old Testament?
God visited Abraham in the form of three elderly men.
What two things are needed to be born again?
Water and the Holy Spirit
Why do we fast this fasting season?
We fast this period to celebrate the gift we receive from the birth of our God, Emmanuel and also to partake of the blessing of those holy forefathers, prophets, apostles who had fasted the Nativity Fast.
Why is Christ the Good Shepard?
He knows His sheep personally, guides them in the right path, protects them from danger, and gave His life for them.
What promise did Christ make to St. Mary about those who call on her name?
Christ promised St. Mary that He would show mercy and forgive the sins of those who call on her name, honor her, and ask for her intercession.
What are the four living creatures and what do they represent?
They carry the Throne of God and represent the four Gospel writers: Matthew the man, Mark the lion, Luke the calf, John the eagle
Why do we get baptized?
We get baptized to become the Children of God