Nayrouz
What did we learn in the lesson about in the lesson about El Nayrouz Feast?
St. George, standing firm in his faith!
Who discovered the Cross?
Queen Helena
What are the 3 parts of the holy trinity?
Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
We should pray to God no mater what we are going through in life. True or False?
True, whether we are having a hard time or doing very well we should always pray to our Father.
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the _______ of God," taken from Romans 10:17.
word
What happened when the Persian Prince tried to touch the base of the Cross?
He was burnt.
When we do the sign of the cross we put our fingers to our heads, what does this represent?
Our Father in Heaven.
Agpeya is a Coptic word meaning _____.
"Book of hours"
Besides learning to stand firm in faith, what other characteristic(s) are highlighted in this lesson?
Courage, bravery, leadership....
“But God forbid that I should boast except in the ____ of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Galatians 6:14
Cross
When we do the sign of the cross we put our fingers to our stomachs what does this represent?
St. Mary's womb
When Jesus visits Mary and Martha, who should we be more like? Why?
Mary because she listened attentively to Jesus. Just like how we should dedicate time to spend with God.
What was the demonstration Taunt Marian prepared for us? And what did it symbolize?
This demonstration symbolizes how getting closer to God strengthens our relationship with Him, much like the water being drawn into the cup. The lesson explains that the Feast of Nayrouz reminds us of saints who were so close to God that they were willing to give up their lives for their faith, serving as an example of how we can draw closer to God.
What was the name of the emperor who returned the Cross?
Emperor Heraclius
The Father, Son, and Holy spirit, are all ____ meaning they share one essence/nature.
Hypostasis
“But you, when you ___, go into your ____, and when you have shut your ____, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will ____ you openly.
Matthew 6:6
pray, room, door, reward
How does the story of St. George, the Prince of Martyrs, connect to the purpose of learning to stand firm in our faith?
The story of St. George exemplifies standing firm in faith because the martyrs had great faith in God, which came from reading God's word and praying a lot, making them courageous. This directly relates to the lesson's purpose of learning to stand firm in faith through St. George's example.
How does the memory verse, "But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ," from Galatians 6:14, relate to the lesson's purpose of understanding how the cross gives us power and strength?
The memory verse emphasizes that our boasting should be in the cross of Jesus Christ, reinforcing the lesson's purpose that we gain power and strength through our faith in Jesus and the cross, and should always be thankful for what He has done.
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the ____ will send in ___ name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all things I said to ___.
John 14:26
Father, my, you
How many hours are in the Agpeya? What are they?
6:00 1st hour (Prime) Eternity, Incarnation, Resurrection.
9:00 3rd hour (Terce) Christ's trial by Pilate, Ascension, Holy Spirit
12:00 6th hour (Sext) Crucifixion
15:00 9th hour (None) Death on the cross, acceptance of right thief
21:00 11th hour (Vespers) Taking down Christ's body from the cross.
21:00 12th hour (Compline) Burial of Christ
24:00 Midnight Second coming