1st and 2nd
Where do we find the verse “The gates of Hades shall not prevail against the Church”?
• A) Matthew 16:18
• B) John 3:16
• C) Luke 15:20
• A) Matthew 16:18
Who established this Sacrament?
• A) St. Peter
• B) Lord Jesus Christ
• C) St. Mark
• B) Lord Jesus Christ
Where was Abraham born?
• A) Jerusalem
• B) Ur of the Chaldeans
• C) Nineveh
• B) Ur of the Chaldeans
What wrong teaching did Nestorius spread?
• A) St. Mary is only mother of Jesus, not Mother of God
• B) No one should pray
• C) There is no heaven
• A) St. Mary is only mother of Jesus, not Mother of God
What does “Macarius” mean?
• A) Blessed
• B) Strong
• C) Teacher
• A) Blessed
What does “Tradition” mean in the Church?
• A) Things we make up
• B) Teachings handed down from Jesus
• C) New rules
• B) Teachings handed down from Jesus
Why do we use leavened bread (with yeast)?
• A) It shows Jesus carried our sins and rose again
• B) It tastes better
• C) It bakes faster
• A) It shows Jesus carried our sins and rose again
. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?
• A) 50
• B) 100
• C) 30
• B) 100
What word did Pope Cyril defend?
• A) Christokos
• B) Theotokos
• C) Apostolos
• B) Theotokos
. Who did Macarius learn monastic life from?
• A) St. Paul
• B) St. Anthony the Great
• C) Pope Cyril
• B) St. Anthony the Great
What does the father in the parable represent?
• A) A strict teacher
• B) God who loves and forgives
• C) A judge
• B) God who loves and forgives
9. Why do we take Communion?
• A) To unite with Jesus and have eternal life
• B) To show off
• C) To get physically stronger
• A) To unite with Jesus and have eternal life
What did God provide instead of Isaac?
• A) A ram
• B) A goat
• C) Money
• A) A ram
Which council did Pope Cyril lead?
• A) Nicea
• B) Council of Ephesus
• C) Chalcedon
• B) Council of Ephesus
What did St. Macarius do when people came to ask forgiveness?
• A) Escaped to another cell
• B) Fought them
• C) Punished them
• A) Escaped to another cell
What is true freedom?
• A) Doing anything
• B) Obeying God and His commandments
• C) Having lots of money
• B) Obeying God and His commandments
What must we do before receiving Communion?
• A) Confess, fast, and pray
• B) Play games
• C) Eat breakfast
• A) Confess, fast, and pray
Why did God test Abraham?
• A) To punish him
• B) To show his faith to the world
• C) To confuse him
• B) To show his faith to the world
5. What did the council add to the Creed?
• A) “We exalt you, the Mother of the true Light…”
• B) “We forget Mary”
• C) “we believe in one God ”
• A) “We exalt you, the Mother of the true Light…”
What did the devils do to St. Macarius?
• A) Fought him, but he prayed
• B) Became his friends
• C) Helped him
• A) Fought him, but he prayed
Who told St. Timothy, “Continue in the things which you have learned”?
• A) St. Mark
• B) St. Paul
• C) St. Peter
• B) St. Paul
What is another name for the Sacrament of the Eucharist?
• A) Baptism
• B) Holy Communion
• C) Ordination
• B) Holy Communion
. What title is Abraham called?
• A) Father of many nations
• B) Father of kings
• C) Father of cities
• A) Father of many nations
When do we remember Pope Cyril’s departure?
• A) 3rd of Epep (July 10)
• B) 10th of Kiahk
• C) 21st of Mesra
Answer: A
• A) 3rd of Epep (July 10)
10. What did St. Macarius leave for us?
• A) Teachings and sayings
• B) Buildings only
• C) Money
• A) Teachings and sayings