Lost & Found
In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep did the shepherd leave to find the one lost sheep?
99 Sheep
How many total sacraments are there?
Seven
What were Ezra's two titles?
A priest and a scribe.
What was the purpose behind the Council of Nicea?
To stop Arius's false teachings about Christ.
What does Saint Macarius' name mean?
Blessed One
What do the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son all represent?
Sinners who repented and returned to God.
Which sacrament makes us members of the body of Christ?
Baptism.
Which nation was the Southern Kingdom?
Judah
How many bishops attended the Council of Nicea?
318 Bishops.
What was Macarius' job while he lived in his small hut?
Weaving and selling palms.
Why did the father of the Prodigal Son run to meet his son when he returned?
To show God's love and forgiveness when we repent.
Which sacrament gives us the gift of the Holy Sprit?
Chrismation/ Myron.
Which kingdom was taken into captivity first?
The North/ Israel.
What was the heresy Arius taught?
That Jesus was created and unequal to the father.
Who did Saint Macarius disciple?
Saint Anthony the Great.
In the parable of the lost coin, how did the woman celebrate after finding the coin?
She called her friends and neighbors to rejoice with her.
Which sacrament forgives sins we commit after baptism?
Confession/ Repentance.
Approximately how many people did Ezra bring back to Jerusalem?
8000 People.
Who was the young deacon that defended the faith at the Council of Nicea?
Saint Athanasius.
Where did the angel give Saint Macarius the mountain?
Wadih El Natrun.
What is the main message of all three "Lost and Found" parables?
God rejoices at the return and repentance of even one sinner.
List all five sacraments in order.
Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Confession, Matrimony, Priesthood, and Unction of the Sick.
What was Ezra's main goal when he returned from captivity?
To teach the law of God, and restore worship.
What is the prayer that was written at the Council of Nicea that we still pray today?
The Nicene Creed.
Why did Saint Macarius get married even though he wanted to be a monk?
He wanted to obey his parents' wishes for him.