Continue in what you have learned
“St. Paul told this young disciple to ‘continue in what you have learned.’”
Who is Timothy?
Why was the book of Malachi written?
To awaken the people of Judah and warn them of the coming judgement.
“The Council of Nicaea was held in this year.”
What is 325 AD?
“A spiritual canon is a consistent pattern of doing this.”
What is prayer and spiritual discipline?
“The Eucharist is also called ________which means _______in greek? "
Thanksgiving, ev-kharistia
What three sources have helped preserve the faith that our Lord Jesus Christ established?
What format is Malachi written in?
A question and answer (between God and the people and God and the priests), also known as an oracle.
“This heresy was condemned at the Council of Nicaea.”
What is Arianism?
“The Church gives us this structured prayer book to guide our daily canon.”
What is the Agpeya?
What are the seven mysteries or sacraments of the church?
Baptism, Confirmation, Repentance and Confession, Eucharist, Unction of the sick, Matrimony and Priesthood.
Name at least three heroes of the faith who participated in defending the church against heretics?
Who is Saint Athanasius, St. Cycil. St. Dioscorus, St. Samuel, and many more
Which two biblical figures does Malachi compare to the love of God has for his people and his rejection of Edom?
Jacob and Esau
“The Creed declares Christ is ‘Light of Light, true God of true God,’ meaning this.”
What is that He is fully divine, equal to the Father?
Is a spiritual canon optional?
Yes, it is something we all choose freely. The priest offers the canon but does not enforce it or compel his children to follow it.
He washed their feet
What four steps does the Church take to handle heresies?
Which convenant does God remind the people of to renew their sense of faith?
The covenant on the Mount of Sonai after freeing the people from slavery in Egypt.
318 bishops, Emperor Constantine, St Athanasius, and Pope Alexandros
What three examples does St. Paul give of spiritual struggle?
The Good Solider, The Athlete in the Competition, The Hardworking Farmer.
How should you prepare for the eucharist?
-baptized and confirmed in the orthodox church
proclaimed one doctrine and belief in the orthodox creed
-reconciliation with others
-repentence and confession
-physical and spiritual prep (fasting, verspers,etc)
What are the resources of the Coptic Orthodox Teachings?
How did the priests defile the altar?
The animals they offered were sick, blind or lame.
What are the three basic beliefs of the Orthodox Faith stated within the Creed?
The Holy Trinity, Salvation and the Church
What are the 9 elements of the spiritual canon? Name at least 7.
Prayer, Holy Bible, Repentance and Confession, Attending Liturgy and receiving the Eucharist, Spiritual Meetings, Personal Retreats, Reading Spiritual Books, Almsgiving and Service, Fasting