Why The Cross?
In what kind of setting did the Lord choose to be crucified, and why?
A high, public, visible setting — so all could see, be certain it was truly Him.
Why did our Lord Jesus Christ choose to die on the Cross?
A. To escape suffering
B. To show His love and save us from sin
C. To become famous
B. To show His love and save us from sin
The Lord Jesus Christ became like us in everything except ______.
Sin
What does the name Yoannis (John) mean?
"God is Gracious"
Abba Pemwah gave St. John a dry branch and told him to plant and water it daily until it bore fruit. When it finally did, he called it 'the fruit of ______.'
Obedience
What do the four points of the Cross represent?
The four directions — north, south, east, and west — showing that salvation is for the whole world
The Cross points to how many directions?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
C. 4
"Without shedding of ______ there is no remission." (Hebrews 9:22)
Blood
What was the name of the wilderness St. John went to?
Scetes
True or False: the monks fasted and prayed for 7 days and nights before St. John was clothed as a monk.
False — they fasted and prayed for 3 days and nights
Why was it important that none of Christ's bones were broken?
His body represents the Church, which He wants to be whole, united, and undivided
What was placed on our Lord Jesus Christ's head?
A. A golden crown
B. A crown of thorns
C. A helmet
B. A crown of thorns
The Cross became a bridge between ______ and ______.
Heaven and Earth
When St. John was 18 and went to the wilderness, what was the name of the elderly monk he met there?
Abba Pemwah
True or False: the hyena ran away from St. John when he said, "My father asked me to catch you!"
False — the hyena stopped immediately
What did the shame and pain of the Cross reveal about Christ?
How much He humbled Himself and suffered for us, carrying our sin and shame
What happened to the Lord Jesus Christ's bones?
A. They were broken
B. None were broken
C. One was broken
B. None were broken
Our Lord Jesus Christ took our ______ and suffered for us.
Shame
What was the animal that Abba Pemwah told St. John to catch?
A Hyena
What was the name of the saint who loved God, but fell into sin, and later repented through St. John's help?
St. Pacesa
The Cross was once a symbol of shame. What did it become?
A sign of victory and glory
The Lord Jesus Christ died in His:
A. Divinity
B. Humanity (flesh)
C. Spirit only
B. Humanity (flesh)
"I am the resurrection and the ______." (John 11:25)
Life
What was the name of the Pope who ordained St. John a priest?
Pope Theophilus
St. John the Short departed while doing what, at the age of 70?
Kneeling (in prayer)