The 7 Sacraments
This Sacrament is described as the "door" into the Church and washes away the Original Sin inherited from Adam and Eve.
The Sacrament of Baptism
When and Where was St. Macarius born?
4th century - Upper Egypt
How can the Holy Liturgy be a source of faith?
The prayers, and reciting our beliefs that remind us of our true faith.
What did Jesus' resurrection make possible for all people?
- Gave us life
- Renewed our nature
- Opened paradise
According to the book of Ezra, what happened to the Israelites who weren't obeying the word of God?
God allowed King Nebuchadnezzar to conquer them in their war with the Babylonians. They were taken captive.
Arius continued his false teaches through the papacies of....?
3 Popes (17th-19th)
This Sacrament uses 7 candles and prayers over oil to ask for healing and forgiveness.
The Sacrament of the Unction of the Sick
What is the meaning of St. Macarius' name?
Blessed
What is the Church described as?
It is a place where we worship, learn, and follow the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ.
True or False:
The Coin represents the sinners and how the image of God becomes distorted in them.
The Lost Coin represents each one of us, created in the image of God
False
What was Ezra's role during captivity?
He wrote the law of God and taught it to the people.
There are how many criteria for holding an ecumenical council?
4
In this Sacrament we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, who abides in us and sanctifies us.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Which combination of virtues was specifically highlighted in St. Macarius's childhood?
Obedience, humility, meekness
List the five sources of our faith mentioned in the lesson.
1. The Holy Bible
2. The Church
3. The Holy Liturgy
4. the Church Fathers
5. Tradition
Complete the sentence:
1. Putting the best robe on the lost son represents the Sacrament of ....
2. Fattened Calf represents His .... and .... (Which Sacrament is this?)
1. Baptism
2. Body and Blood (Eucharist)
What was Ezra's role while returning to Jerusalem?
Ezra led 8,000 people to return to Jerusalem. When the Levites did not join, he called on them through God. He asked all people to fast and pray to God to protect them
St. Athanasius used what skills in defending the faith?
Wisdom and persuasion
During the Divine Liturgy, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ through the work of this Person of the Holy Trinity.
The Holy Spirit
Which of the following best describes the full scope of the role of monks like St. Macarius in the Church, according to the lesson?
To pray for the world, preserve the faith, and leave behind spiritual teachings and sayings
Name (at least) three ways we can stay strong in our faith
Know our Lord Jesus Christ, Read the Holy Bible, Attend Church Prayers, Follow the saints
What happened to all humanity as the consequence of Adam and Eve listening to the serpent?
Humanity fell with them and we were separated from God
What was Ezra's role after returning from captivity?
Ezra prayed and offered repentance, and the people followed by repenting. Ezra collected the books of the law and read the law of the Lord to all people.
The lasting legacy of the council of Nicaea is...
The Orthodox Creed
During Confirmation, the priest anoints the person this number of times with the Holy Myron oil
36 times
When the villagers falsely accused St. Macarius, how did he respond?
He remained silent, and when they planned to ask for forgiveness, he left to live in a different cell
What should we do when others disagree with what the Church teaches?
Stay true to what our Lord Jesus Christ and the Church have taught
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?
He promised to save us, through the cross He removed the sentence of death from us.
What do we learn from Ezra's story?
"For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statues and ordinances in Israel" (Ezra 7:10)
True or False: The council of Nicaea was the 3rd council attended by 250 bishops.
False: First council attended by 318 bishops