Saints & Prophets
What was St. Paul's name before his conversion?
Saul
What question did Jesus ask the paralytic man at the Pool of Bethesda?
"Do you want to be made well?”
What does "Liturgy" mean?
Science only tells you the ____, and religions tells you the ______.
Science only tells you the HOW, and religions tells you the WHY.
Does Islam believe Jesus is God? Explain.
No, Islam believes Jesus is a prophet, not divine.
What job did St. Paul do to financially support himself during his ministry?
Tentmaker
What is the significance of the Samaritan Woman leaving her jar behind?
Left her old life of shame and guilt to start a new life with Christ.
Why was the Liturgy of the Faithful originally only for the baptized?
Because Communion is participation in the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is evil?
The absence of good, not something God created.
According to the Parable of the Sower and the lesson on social media, what are two practical steps someone can take to turn their heart into “good soil”?
Limiting screen time
Fasting from certain apps
Praying before using social media
Replacing scrolling with prayer or Scripture
Following spiritually uplifting content
What happened when Daniel continued praying despite the king’s decree?
He was thrown into the lions’ den.
What is the only way to the Father?
Through Jesus Christ.
What is the Anaphora?
The offering or sacrifice in the Divine Liturgy
Why doesn’t God prevent people from making evil decisions that will cause suffering for themselves or others?
Because that would be taking our free will away. *If we were not free, then He does not love us, and He becomes something that is contrary to His nature. (+100 pts)*
How do Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and most Protestant churches differ in their understanding of the Eucharist?
Orthodox & Roman Catholic: Believe the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Christ
Most Protestants: View Communion primarily as symbolic or a memorial
What determines whether a prophet is classified as "major" or "minor" in the Bible?
The length of the book, not the importance of the message.
Where do we see the first mention of the Holy Trinity in the Bible?
In Genesis 1:26, when God says, “Let Us make man in Our image.”
What is the significance of Jacob's well? (Samaritan Woman)
Tradition and Religion.
How has our faith been preserved through the test of time?
Apostolic Succession and through Tradition.
How did doubt lead to stronger faith in a biblical figure such as St. Thomas?
By honestly seeking Christ, Thomas’s doubt led him to a deeper confession of faith. Doubt can either weaken faith if ignored, or strengthen faith if it leads to seeking God, prayer, and deeper understanding.
What vision did Ezekiel see that symbolized Israel’s spiritual condition?
A valley of dry bones
Name two specific ways the Holy Spirit works in our lives.
Convicts us of sin
Guides us into all truth
Transforms our lives
Empowers us to proclaim Christ & Worship
Gives spiritual gifts
Leads us in God’s will
What is the correct order of the St. Basil Liturgy of the Faithful?
1- The Litanies
2- The Commemoration of the Saints
3- The Anaphora
4- The Fraction
5- The Institution Narrative
6- The Communion
7- The Confession
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1- The Anaphora (3)
2- The Institution Narrative (5)
3- The Litanies (1)
4- The Commemoration of the Saints (2)
5 - The Fraction (4)
6- The Confession (7)
7- The Communion (6)
How does God respond to human suffering?
He enters it and transforms it through Christ. *God becomes acquainted with the suffering of His creation through the incarnation, and through the Resurrection it has been transformed for our edification.*
What does the “fine-tuning” of the universe refer to in cosmology (the origin of the universe)?
That the laws and constants of the universe are precisely set in a way that allows life to exist. Small changes would make life impossible.