Rites of the Procession of the Cross
How many stations are included in the procession?
12
Which heresy did St. Shenouda the Archimandrite work to fight?
Nestorius = Saint Mary was the Mother of Christ not of God
(T/F) Boundaries are vital because they provide protection for our eternity.
True
What is an eskeem? (LIST TWO ANSWERS)
1. String of leather with crosses
2. A commitment to strict asceticism
Where did God set the first boundary in the Bible?
Genesis
The Procession of the Cross is celebrated on:
Palm Sunday and the two Feasts of the Cross
How old was Saint Shenouda when he died?
118 years old
(T/F) The boundaries in your life cannot be set by anyone except you.
True
List THREE things you need to consider when communicating your boundaries.
Clarity, Expressing feelings, Politeness/respect
"If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?” (John 18:23) What type of boundary did our Lord Jesus set in this verse?
Boundaries against violence
Which group focuses on God the Father, St. Mary, and the Archangels?
Story of Salvation & Servants of Salvation
When do we commemorate Saint Shenouda? (TWO ANSWERS, NAME BOTH)
7th of Epep (July 14) & 1st of Kiakh (December 10)
The level of balance we aim to reach when forming boundaries is described as:
Healthy boundaries
List an area in your life where boundaries could be applied to: (LIST AT LEAST THREE)
Time, Privacy, Communication, Love, Relationships, Friendships, Physical, Chores, Household tasks, Trends, Fashion, Decision-making, etc.
“What communion has light with darkness” This bible verse speaks of a boundary on:
Dealing with unbelievers
Which station reminds us that the Cross is the narrow gate?
Before the Northern Door
Why was St. Shenouda the Archimandrite called an “archimandrite?” (THREE ANSWERS, NAME ALL)
1. He lived a life of solitude
2. Helped young monks pursue the monastic life
3. He was a father to 4000 monks and 1800 nuns
Boundaries can provide protection from: (NAME THREE ANSWERS)
Psychological harm, Peer pressure, & Spiritual deception
List the THREE groups into which the 12 stations are divided.
1. The Story of Salvation & Servants of Salvation
2. Icons of Salvation
3. Concerning the Church
“If I still ___ men, I would not be a bondservant to Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
Pleased
What does the Church teach us at the Main Sanctuary about the Cross?
The sanctuary symbolizes heaven, its door is the gate of heaven, and the Cross is the key to entering heaven.
When Saint Pigol saw Saint Shenouda, he prophesied saying, “You bless me, my child, for you will be a _______ for many people”
Father
Classify each as HEALTHY, DISTANCING, or INTRUSION:
1. “I do not allow myself to feel emotion at all”
2. “I organize my time according to my priorities”
3. “People’s opinions are important and my decisions depend on them”
1. Distancing
2. Healthy
3. Intrusion
BONUS: List all 12 stations in order
1. Before the Main Sanctuary
2. Before the Icon of St. Mary
3. Before the Icon of Archangel Gabriel
4. Before the Icon of Archangel Michael
5. Before the Icon of St. Mark
6. Before the Icon of the Apostles
7. Before the Icon of Any Martyr
8. Before the Icon of Any Saint
9. Before the Northern Door
10. Before the Immersion Font (Baptismal Room)
11. Before the Southern Door
12. Before the Icon of St. John the Baptist
What boundary did St. Paul set for himself in Galatians 1:10?
Obeying God rather than people