The Parables of Lost &
Found
Found
In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, who does the shepherd represent?
Jesus
How many sacraments are there in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
7 sacraments
What does the word “exile” mean?
When a king and his army take people from their land to live in another country
What was the main reason the Council of Nicaea was held?
To discuss Arius’s false teachings
What does “Macarius” mean in Greek?
Blessed
Why did the shepherd leave the 99 sheep?
To search for the one that was lost
Which sacrament is known as the “door” to all the other sacraments?
Baptism
Who was Ezra?
A priest and scribe from the tribe of Levi
Who was Arius?
A deacon and then a priest who taught false beliefs
Where was Saint Macarius born?
Monufia, Egypt
What does the lost coin represent?
Each one of us, created in God’s image
What blessing do we receive from the Sacrament of Myron?
The Holy Spirit dwells in us
Who allowed the Israelites to return to Jerusalem after captivity?
King Cyrus of Persia
What did Arius wrongly teach about Jesus?
That Jesus was created, not eternal and not equal to the Father
Who guided Saint Macarius to Wadi El-Natrun?
A cherub angel
What do the sandals given to the Prodigal Son represent?
God’s commandments and teachings
What do we receive in the Eucharist?
Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
What serious problem did the leaders of the people bring to Ezra after settling in Jerusalem?
Many Israelites had married foreign women who did not follow God’s laws
How many bishops attended the Council of Nicaea?
318
What did the angel tell St. Macarius to build in the desert?
A market
What does the fatted calf represent in the Prodigal Son parable?
The Eucharist (Communion)
“Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him” This verse shows the importance of which sacrament?
Eucharist
What did Ezra do before starting the journey back to Jerusalem?
Called the Levites to join, and asked the people to pray and fast
Which example did Saint Athanasius use to explain the Trinity?
The sun with light and heat
What lesson does St. Macarius’ story teach us about leadership?
True leadership means loving and serving others