Apostles
Who painted the first icon? (hint: it was of the Theotokos)
Luke the evangelist
How do you stay close to God?
Repentance, pray, read scripture, attend church services, fast, partake in sacraments
What gifts did the 3 wise men give to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Which sacrament can you partake in every Divine Liturgy
Holy communion
What does Jesus say in John 14:6? (Hint: he speaks about coming to the Father/getting into heaven)
I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me
Who did Jesus call the sons of thunder?
James and John zebedee
What are a couple of the main reasons the Church split in 1054?
Papal authority, filioque (changed the creed, to Holy Spirit proceeds from father and son)
Does everyone who calls Jesus Lord enter the kingdom of heaven? What does Jesus say?
Not all those who call me Lord will enter but those who do the will and works of my father.
Can both men and women partake in all the sacraments? And why?
No, because Priesthood/ordination is reserved only for men that are called.
Jesus wept for his friend named?
Lazarus
Which disciple was the first to proclaim Jesus as the Christ and son of God?
Peter
What is the greatest form of evangelism in the Orthodox Church?
Living out the Gospel.
In the Samaritan woman at the well gospel (last Sunday) what was the name of the woman, she’s a saint of the church?
Saint Photini
Why do we have the sacrament of confession?
For the forgiveness of sins because God has given his ordained people the authority to forgive and retain sins
What was Jesus’ first miracle? And who asked him to perform it?
Turning water into wine. Theotokos
Name the OG 12 apostles?
P, A, S, J, J, J, N, T, T, J, M, P
How to love your enemies?
Pray for them, serve them (Good Samaritan gospel), forgive them
Before Jesus began his 3 year ministry what specific events and results did Jesus do prior to calling the apostles? (Hint there are 3 major events)
1. Baptized by John and the revelation of Theophany
2. Went to the desert and fasted for 40 days
3. Fought off Satans attempts of temptation with scripture
How many sacraments are there and what are they?
7.
1. Baptism
2. Chrismation
3. Eucharist
4. Unction5. Confession
6. Marriage
7. Ordination
Jesus said the 10 commandments can be summarized in these 2 commands he gives them. What are they?
1. Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind
2. Love your neighbor as you love yourself
How many of the apostles were at Jesus’ crucifixion and what were their names?
1 - John
Explain what we believe happens after our earthly death?
Partial judgement where we experience a foretaste of heaven or a foretaste of hell.
Second coming is the final judgement where heaven and hell are finalized.
We believe our prayers and good deeds in others name can help those in hades as we await the second coming
How many generations from Abraham to Jesus? And name each milestone. (hint: there’s 3 milestones)
42 generations - Abraham to David, David to the deportation to Babylon, deportation to Jesus
What does the cutting of hair represent in Holy Baptism?
As an expression of gratitude to God, after the newly baptized has been Baptized and Confirmed, the priest cuts three locks of hair from the child’s head as a symbol of strength (see Samson in the Old Testament). The child promises to serve God with all his strength and with total dedication.
How many people did Jesus raise from the dead during his ministry and who were they?
3. Son of the widow in Nain, Jairus’ daughter, and Lazarus