Fasting
How long did our Lord, Jesus Christ, fast in the desert for?
40 days & 40 nights.
True or False: The Holy Trinity is three in name, person, and deed but one existence, essence and divinity.
True
What was Jesus' first miracle.
Turning water into wine at Cana of Galilee.
What is a parable?
Parables were essentially stories based on real-life scenarios that our Lord Jesus used to help people understand the word of God.
What was Moses doing when he saw the burning bush?
He was tending a flock of sheep.
In the EOTC, how old should members to start fasting?
7 years old.
When does a new member of the EOTC first partake in Holy Communion?
Right after they have been baptized.
Which disciple started walking on water with Jesus, but then almost drown due to his lack of faith?
St.Peter was the only disciple who started walking with Jesus but after a few steps, he started questioning how he was able to walk on water, causing him to almost drown.
In the parable of the 10 bridesmaids, why did 5 of the bridesmaids leave the wedding banquet?
They went out to buy oil as their lamps were going out and they didn't have any extra oil.
Which saint is said to be represented by the burning bush? Why is this saint compared to the burning bush?
St.Mary is compared to the burning bush because just as the bush was not consumed by the fire, she remained virgin while Jesus Christ was in her womb and even after that.
As our Lord Jesus Christ was fasting in the desert, Satan came to tempt Him three times; what were these three temptations?
1. Satan asked Him to transform the stones into bread.
2. Satan asked Him to test the Lord's existence by asking him to throw himself from a high height to see if God would save Him.
3. Satan promised Jesus everything in the world if He were to bow down and worship him.
What is the minimum age at which a boy and girl can be baptized, respectively?
At least 40 days old for a boy, and 80 days old for a girl.
During the miracle where Jesus feeds 5000, what food did he originally multiply?
Bonus(100 points): How many leftover baskets were left after everyone was fed?
Jesus originally multiplied 5 loaves and 2 fish and produced more than enough food that everyone left full. After everyone ate, there 12 baskets of food left over.
Note: Jesus fed more than 5000 people that day, the number 5000 comes from the fact that he fed 5000 men; there were several women & children who were fed as well.
What was the lesson from the parable of the 10 bridesmaids?
The main objective of the parable of the 10 bridesmaids was to warn to always be prepared for the second coming of our Lord of Jesus Christ.
What was the tenth and final plague?
The angel of death went to every house in Egypt, without the blood of lamb painted on the door, and killed the firstborn son of each household; ultimately killing the firstborn son of the Pharaoh. This infuriated the Pharaoh, leading him to demand the Israelites to leave Egypt.
What is the exception to the Wednesday & Friday fast?
We fast every Wednesday & Friday except for during the 50 days after Easter.
Name an event when the Holy Trinity(Father, Son, Holy Spirit) were all seen together.
During the baptism of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son, Jesus Christ, was being baptized; the Holy Spirit came in the form of a dove and the Father opened heaven announcing that Jesus Christ was his Son in Whom He was well pleased.
Before Jesus healed him, the disciples saw Bartemius, the blind man, they asked Lord Jesus Christ if his parents were sinners, what did Jesus Christ tell them?
He told them that Bartemius was blind from birth so that the Lord's work could be shown.
Briefly explain the parable of the Prodigal Son.
There was once a man with two sons. One of sons was obedient and hard-working while the other one always wanted to have fun. One day the younger son asked for his part of his father's will and went to live a life of sin. After a series of bad decision making he came back, with utmost humility and sought forgiveness from his father. The father rejoiced at his return and called for a celebration for his son who was once gone, returned. In this parable, the sons represent us and the father represents the Lord.
Where did Moses receive the ten commandments? How long did he stay there for?
Moses received the ten commandments on Mount.Sinai and he stayed there for 40 days & 40 nights.
Name the seven mandatory fasts in the EOTC?
Tsom Nebyat(Advent), Tsom Gehad(Paramount), Tsom Nineway(Nineveh), Abiy Tsom, Tsom Hawariyat(Apostles), Tsom Filseta(Assumption of the Virgin Mary), Tsom Dihinet(Wednesday & Friday)
Name the Five Pillars of our faith.
The Mystery of the Holy Trinity; the Mystery of Incarnation; the Mystery of Baptism; the Mystery of Holy Communion; the Mystery of Resurrection.
After Jesus Christ breathed his last breath, name three unusual events that happened.
1. The curtains in the church ripped from top to bottom.
2. There was an Earthquake.
3. The tombs of saints were opened and their bodies rose.
4. There was a big storm and darkness loomed over the land.
Briefly explain the parable of the Good Samaritan.
There was once a Jewish man travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho, who unfortunately got mugged by robbers. A priest and levite walked past the man and left him in his injured state but a Samaritan saw him, treated him and took to an inn, paying for his expenses. From this parable, we learn that you must love & care for everyone; even those who have wronged you and even people you consider enemies. After all, we are all children of God.
Name seven of the 10 commandments.
You shall have no other god before me; You shall not obey idols; You shall not say the Lord's name in vain; You shall respect sabbath; Honour your parents; You shall not covet; You shall not murder; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not steal; You shall not commit adultery.