Repenters
Who cried after denying Jesus three times?
Peter
Who fasted for 40 days and nights in the wilderness while being tempted by Satan?
Jesus
In the parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep did the shepherd leave behind to find the lost one?
99
When is our orthodox Christmas?
January 7th
What is the main topic that we talked about in class today? AND What is the first book of the Bible?
Repentance and Confession and Gensis
Which prophet repented after running away from God’s command to preach in Nineveh?
Jonah
Which Old Testament woman fasted and prayed before approaching the king to save her people?
Queen Esther
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, what did the father do when his son returned?
He ran to him, embraced him, and threw a feast.
What kinds of foods do we fast from during this fast?
Meat and Dairy
Who was the first person in the Bible to confess their sin?
Adam
Who said, “I have sinned against the Lord,” after being confronted about his sin with Bathsheba?
King David
What fast commemorates the repentance of the people of Nineveh?
The Fast of Jonah
In the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, why was the tax collector justified before God?
Because he humbly acknowledged his sins and asked for mercy.
What Coptic month is Christmas in? AND What day in that Coptic month?
Kiahk 29
What Psalm says, "The sacrifices of God are a broken and humbled heart."
Psalm 51
Who turned from being a tax collector to one of Jesus’ disciple?
St. Matthew
How does fasting aid repentance according to the Church Fathers?
Fasting humbles the body and spirit, preparing the heart for true repentance.
In the parable of the Unforgiving Servant, how much debt was forgiven by the master?
10,000 talents
How many days is the nativity fast? AND What do the 43 days of fasting represent?
43 days
40 days when Moses received the ten commandments from God and the 3 days for movement of the Mokatum mountain in Egypt.
How many books are in the Bible?
66
Who, after living a sinful life, became a hermit in the wilderness and is commemorated as a great example of repentance?
St. Mary of Egypt or St. Moses Black
What is the longest fast in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
The Great Lent
What does the parable of the Ten Virgins teach about repentance?
It emphasizes spiritual readiness and being prepared for Christ's return.
Why do we fast before Nativity?
St. Mary fasted those 43 days while she was pregnant.
What prayer, said repeatedly, reflects repentance?
Kyrie Eleison ["Lord, have mercy"]