Yet in All These Things We Are More Than Conquerors...
This New Testament verse says Christ endured the Cross "for the joy that was set before Him."
What is Hebrews 12:2?
This phrase summarizes the central message of Colossians regarding Christ.
What is "Christ is all and in all"?
According to Romans 6:23, this is the result of sin.
What is death?
During the process, this follows the Psalm reading at every station.
What is the Gospel reading?
In Colossians 3, it states believers should set their minds here.
What is on things above?
Who is God/Christ?
"Put on ______, which is the bond of perfection."
What is love?
These two doctrines are proclaimed when making the Sign of the Cross.
What are the Holy Trinity and the Incarnation and Redemption?
Gnostics believed this about matter.
Name the four types of death.
What are: physical death, spiritual death, moral (relational) death, and eternal death?
This Gospel is read before the icon of Archangel Gabriel.
What is Luke 1:26-38 (The Annunciation)
This virtue helps believers overcome attachment to earthly possessions.
What is contentment (also accept detachment, generosity, or trust in God)?
This virtue protects knowledge from becoming pride.
"Your life is hidden with Christ in ______."
What is God?
Christ is called the only One who could fulfill all the qualifications of the Savior because...
What is because He alone is human, infinite, sinless, able to die, stronger than death?
According to St. Paul, these 3 things compete with Christ in Chapter 2.
What are: empty philosophy, human traditions, legalism/returning to the Law, false religious practices?
This Old Testament event foreshadowed Christ's crucifixion according to John 3.
What is the bronze serpent in the wilderness?
The Cross is decorated with flowers during the procession for this reason.
What is to express the joy and victory of Christ's Cross, not merely His suffering?
Give two characteristics of a person whose heart is fixed on heaven.
What are: loves prayer, values eternal things, seeks holiness, serves others, trusts God, lives with repentance?
Name two ways knowledge becomes fruitful in a Christian's life.
What are: produces humility, leads to obedience, strengthens faith, helps serve others, leads to worship?
"Continue earnestly in ______, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving."
What is prayer?
Explain why God could not simply forgive Adam without redemption.
What is because although God is merciful, He is also perfectly just. Humanity's corrupted nature and the sentence of death required true redemption, not simply forgiveness?
Explain why the Colossians were in danger even though they had accepted Christ.
What is because false teachers were adding to Christ, making believers think Christ alone was not sufficient?
Christ chose to die publicly rather than privately for this reason.
What is so His death would be witnessed by many, fulfilling prophecy and confirming His Resurrection?
Psalms, Gospel readings, and Gospel responses are included at every station for this reason.
What is to proclaim through scripture, worship and the Church's liturgical life, emphasizing that the procession is an act of worship rather than simply a walk through the church?
Contrast temporary joy with eternal joy.
What is temporary joy depends on circumstances; eternal joy comes from communion with Christ and remains even during suffering?
Explain why simply "knowing about God" is different from "knowing God."
What is knowing facts about God is intellectual; knowing God involves a living relationship marked by father, obedience, love and transformation?
"He is the image of the invisible God, the ______ over all creation."
What is firstborn?
Explain how the Cross demonstrates victory rather than defeat.
What is the cross is victory because through it Christ: defeated death, defeated Satan, opened paradise, accomplished redemption, granted eternal life, reconciled humanity with God?
Explain why adding anything to Christ—even something religious—undermines the Gospel.
What is because salvation is completely sufficient in Christ. Adding the Law, philosophy, angel worship, or human effort implies Christ's work is incomplete?
Give four reasons why only the Incarnate Word could redeem humanity.
What are: human, infinite, holy, without sin, stronger than death, capable of dying, God incarnate?
Explain how the entire Procession of the Cross teaches the story of salvation rather than simply honoring the Cross.
What is the procession begins with God's saving work, then moves through those who participated in salvation history, teaching that everything points to Christ's redemption accomplished through the Cross?
Describe three daily decisions a high school student can make that reveal heavenly desires.
What is: choosing prayer before social media, forgiving classmates instead of seeking revenge, serving quietly rather than chasing popularity, reading scripture consistently, prioritizing the Divine Liturgy, resisting sinful entertainment?
Explain how humility and knowledge strengthen one another in the spiritual life.
What is knowledge without humanity produces pride. Humility allows knowledge to transform the heart, while true knowledge deepens humility because it reveals God's greatness and our dependence on Him?
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the ______ of God."
What is power?