Feast Of The Cross
Which Empress, the mother of Emperor Constantine, traveled to Jerusalem and discovered the True Cross?
Queen Helen
If your friends laugh at someone and encourage you to join them, what is one Christian response?
Refuse to participate and treat the person with kindness.
What is the name of the first month of the Coptic calendar?
Thout
What does incense remind us of?
Our prayers rising to God.
In which country did St. Macarius the Great live as a desert father?
Egypt
They placed the dead person upon each of the three crosses
The first cross nothing happened
The second cross nothing happened
But when placed on the third Cross the person arose from the dead
What should you do if friends pressure you to lie, cheat, or do something against your faith?
Say no, walk away, pray, and seek help from a trusted adult if needed.
What is a martyr?
Someone who witnesses to Christ and suffers death rather than deny Him.
The censer (or shuraya) is often considered a symbol of which saint?
Saint Mary
What can we learn from St. Macarius about how to treat others?
Be humble, patient, loving, and forgiving.
What does the Cross remind us that Jesus showed us through His sacrifice?
His love, humility, and willingness to suffer for our salvation.
Which young person in the Bible refused to stop praying even when it was against the law?
Daniel
What group of Christians do we especially remember during the Feast of Nayrouz?
The martyrs and confessors who remained faithful to Christ.
Name the two daily prayer services associated with Raising of Incense.
Vespers (evening) and Matins (morning).
Who was the famous desert father St. Macarius visited and learned from?
St. Anthony the Great.
Name one Bible verse that teaches us about the power of the Cross.
1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, or Galatians 2:20.
In Daniel 3, what did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to do even when threatened with death?
They refused to worship the golden image and remained faithful to God.
Why can the martyrs inspire us even when we are not facing persecution?
They teach us courage, faithfulness, love for Christ, and standing firm in our beliefs.
Which book of the Bible says our prayers rise before God like incense?
The book of Psalms
If someone takes credit for your work or spreads a rumor about you, how could you imitate St. Macarius?
Respond with humility and patience, avoid revenge, and seek help or speak up calmly when necessary.
Fill in the blanks
"For the message of the cross is ___ to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the ___ of God.” 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18
foolishness,power
Your friends tell you that being a Christian means you are boring. Name one way to respond without arguing or insulting them.
Stay calm, be respectful, and confidently live your faith without needing their approval.
What can we learn from the martyrs about choosing God over popularity?
Our relationship with Christ is more important than other people's approval.
What are the three main parts of the censer, and what do they represent?
The Lower Bowl (Base): The womb of the Virgin Mary
The Three Chains: The Holy Trinity
The Top Dome (Cover): Heaven
The Attached Bells: the 12 Apostles
The Incense and Smoke: the prayers of the saints and the congregation rising up to the throne of God
What was St. Macarius accused of? What happened to him? How did he react?
Impregnating a young village girl
The villagers dragged him out, beat him, and mocked him
Instead of defending himself or denying the charge, he accepted the humiliation in silence out of deep humility. He worked harder weaving baskets and sent the earnings to the woman to help support her and the child