Epistles
Who wrote most of the Epistles in the New Testament?
St Paul
What feast celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas (The Nativity of Christ).
What is the first sacrament a person receives in the Orthodox Church?
Baptism.
Who wrote most of the Epistles in the New Testament?
St. Paul.
What is the hymn sung during the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
Before Thy Cross
In Romans 7:19, St. Paul says, "For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not do, that I practice." What struggle is St. Paul describing?
St. Paul is describing the struggle between wanting to do good but being tempted to sin because of human weakness.
What feast celebrates the Resurrection of Christ?
Pascha
What sacrament involves receiving the Body and Blood of Christ?
Holy Communion (Eucharist).
Which saint wrote the Divine Liturgy we celebrate on most Sundays?
St. John Chrysostom.
What common practice occurs after the Feast of Theophany?
House Blessings
In Colossians 3:20, what does St. Paul instruct children to do, and why?
St. Paul instructs children to obey their parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
What is the first Great Feast in the Orthodox Church calendar?
The Nativity of the Theotokos.
What sacrament involves the forgiveness of sins?
Confession (Reconciliation)
Which Archangel announced to the Theotokos that she will give birth to Jesus?
Archangel Gabriel
Name an occasion when the church performs procession.
In Galatians 6:7, St. Paul says "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked." What does he teach about the consequences of our actions?
St. Paul teaches that "a man reaps what he sows", meaning out actions have consequences.
Which feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles?
Pentecost.
Which sacrament joins a man and woman in the holy union?
Marriage
Which disciple did St. Paul ordain as a bishop?
Timothy
What is the significance of the crowns used in a marriage ceremony?
The crowns are a sign of the glory of God’s kingdom, and the bride and groom are crowned as king and queen of their own little kingdom, into which later children will be citizens. The crowns have 3 meanings;
King and Queen of Creation
Martyrdom
Crowns of the Kingdom
According to James 4:1, where do conflicts and quarrels amount people come from?
The come from our desires that battle within us.
On what feast do we celebrate the presentation of Christ in the Temple?
The Meeting of the Lord (Presentation)
What sacrament is given to the sick for healing?
Holy Unction
What prayer do we sing during the Feast of the Presentation?
St. Simon's Prayer
When and how long is Dormition of the Theotokos fast?
August 1 till August 15