Continue In What You Have Learned
Who was St.Paul's disciple?
St. Timothy
Complete the Verse:
“There will be more joy in _____ over one _____ who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no _______.” (Luke 15:7)
“There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.” (Luke 15:7)
What is a Church Sacrament?
A sacrament is a grace or gift from God that we don’t see with our eyes. We receive it when we practice the rites and prayers performed by a priest, with a seen matter (what we use in the Sacrament). After receiving the Sacrament, the Spirit of God fills us and sanctifies us.
What is the book called in the Old Testament that Ezra wrote?
Ezra
Complete the Verse:
“In the beginning was the ____, and the ____ was with God, and the ____ was God.” (John 1:1)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
How did St.Macarius's father know he would have a son?
In a vision, his father saw the angel of the Lord, who told him he would have a son.
Why is our faith important?
Our faith comes from our Lord Jesus Christ, who taught His disciples, the Apostles. These Apostles then passed down the faith through their teachings and writings, which the Church has kept unchanged, even to this day.
What does the parable of the lost sheep represent?
What are the 4 sacraments necessary for salvation?
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Repentance and Confession
4. Eucharist (Communion)
After the Israelites were taken captive in Babylon, who freed them and allowed them to return to Jerusalem?
Cyrus, King of Persia
What is an Ecumenical Council?
a meeting attended by the leaders of the church from around the world to discuss an issue related to the faith.
What does Macarius mean?
Blessed
Complete the Verse:
"_______ in the things which you have _____ and been ______ of, knowing from whom you have learned them." (2 Timothy 3:14)
"Continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them." (2 Timothy 3:14)
Those who don't know they are lost; they have gone astray because of the influence of others
What are the 3 sacraments that are not necessary for salvation? (not everyone receives them)
1. Unction of The Sick
2. Matrimony (Marriage)
3. Priesthood
Who led the Israelites in the return to Jerusalem?
Ezra
What was the first Ecumenical Council that was convened to discuss the heresy of Arius?
The Council of Nicaea
Who told St. Macarius “You shall be blessed
as your name”
St. Anthony
How do we stay strong in our faith? (4 things)
Know our Lord Jesus Christ, Read the Holy Bible, Attend Church Prayers, Follow the Saints
What does the parable of the Prodigal Son represent?
Those who turned away from God by their own will
Complete the Verse:
“If you _____ the sins of any, they are _____ them; if you _____ the sins of any, they are _____.” (John 21:23)
“If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” (John 21:23)
After they settled in Jerusalem, some of the people ignored the commandments of God and married pagans.
What did Ezra call on the people to do?
He called on the people to repent and confess their sins.
What year did the Council of Nicaea take place?
325 A.D.
True or False: St.Macarius was born to Muslim parents and later in life converted to Christianity
FALSE:
He was born to righteous Christian parents in Upper Egypt. His father was a priest.
What are the sources of our faith? (5 things)
The Holy Bible, The Church, The Holy Liturgy, The Church Fathers, Tradition
Complete the Verse:
“I will _____ and go to my father, and will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against ______ and before you, and I am no longer _____ to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired _____.’” (Luke 15:18)
“I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.’” (Luke 15:18)
Complete the Verse:
“Unless one is born of ____ and the _____, he cannot enter the _______ of God.” (John 3:5)
“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)
Complete the Verse:
"For ____ had set his heart to study the ___ of the ____, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in _____." (Ezra 7:10)
"For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel." (Ezra 7:10)
What are the 2 outcomes/ decisions that happened as a result of the Council of Nicaea?
1. The excommunication of Arius (not being a part of the Church)
2. The formulation of the Orthodox Creed
What day did St. Macarius depart?
27th day of Paremhotep (April 5)