Council
What was the name of the first Ecumenical Council?
The Council of Nicea
I taught that Jesus was created and not equal to the Father.
Arius
True or False: Arius taught that Jesus is equal to the Father.
False
"In the beginning was the _____."
Word
How long did the Council of Nicea last?
3 months
Who called the Council of Nicea?
Emperor Constantine
I attended Nicea as a deacon, later became Pope of Alexandria, was exiled five times, and defended the faith.
St Athanasius
According to our faith, Jesus and the Father are ______.
One/equal
Which Gospel contains the verse "I and My Father are one"?
John
"But you must continue in the things which you have ______."
learned
In what year was the Council of Nicea held?
325 A.D.
I called the Council of Nicea to discuss Arius' teachings.
Emperor Constantine
Who bravely refuted Arius using the Bible?
St Athanasius
"I and My Father are _____."
One
How many total years did St Athanasius spend in exile and how many times was he exiled?
17 years.
5 times.
How many bishops attended the Council of Nicea?
318
I attended the Council of Nicea and was the Pope of Alexandria.
Pope Alexander
What title was given to St Athanasius because he kept the faith as received from the Apostles?
The Apostolic
What does John 1:1 teach us about Jesus?
He existed from the beginning and is God.
St Athanasius was exiled five times. What does this teach us?
We should stay faithful even when it is difficult.
Name two decisions made at the Council of Nicea.
Any two:
I tried to convince Arius to repent before Pope Alexander became pope.
Pope Peter
Why was St Athanasius considered a hero of the faith?
He defended the true faith despite persecution, exile, and opposition.
Name TWO Bible verses St Athanasius used to refute Arius.
1. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God." (John 1:1)
2. "I and My Father are One" (John 10:30)
3. “He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say show us the Father?” (John 14:9)
Name all four conditions required for an Ecumenical Council.