The Mystery of the Holy Trinity
Who are the THREE persons of the Trinity?
What are the two natures of Jesus Christ?
He is fully DIVINE (begotten from the Father) and fully HUMAN (born of the Virgin Mary)
At what age after they are born should boys and girls be baptized into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
Boys: 40 days
Girls: 80 days
When we partake in the Holy Eucharist what do we receive?
The bread and wine are consecrate into the body and blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
After how many days after His death did the Resurrection of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ occur?
After He was crucified on Good Friday, He rose from the dead three days later on Easter Sunday.
In the Old Testament, who do the Holy Trinity appear to?
The Holy Trinity appeared to Abraham and his wife Sarah (Genesis 18: 1-2)
What is original sin?
Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, as they were tempted by the serpent (the devil) to eat from the Tree of Knowledge & Evil (Genesis 3:23). Therefore, because of this all humans sin and are in need of salvation through the Mystery of the Incarnation.
Can baptism be repeated?
NO! We are baptized by the priest in the name of the Holy Trinity only once in our life, it is not an act that is intended to be repeated.
When was the first time Jesus Christ instituted the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
On Holy Thursday Jesus Christ instituted the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist with His disciples for the first time.
What two events occurred after the Resurrection and are a continuation of the Mystery of the Resurrection of the Dead?
The Ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven 40 days after the Resurrection
Pentecost occurred 50 days following, at this time the Holy Spirit was sent upon the Apostles.
What are some examples of how the God the Holy Spirit appears throughout the Bible?
The Holy Spirit appears as a dove, tongues of fire, wind, or water (Acts 1).
What blessings do we receive from the Mystery of the Incarnation?
- Revealed God’s love to all humans
- Was the first step for human’s redemption
- Gave us the knowledge about God
- To reveal God’s power over sin
During the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, in what ways do the three persons of the Holy Trinity appear (Matthew 3:13-16)?
The Father: His voice appeared from heaven said, “this is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased”.
The Son: Jesus was the one being baptized
The Holy Spirit: a dove descends down
How should your prepare yourself before partaking in the Holy Eucharist?
- Prepare clean white clothes
- Pray and read the Bible
- Come to Church
What does the Second Coming of Jesus Christ mean?
The time that Jesus Christ will come again and judge the living and the dead and determine. The future return of Christ in glory, He will set up His kingdom, judge His enemies, and reward the faithful, living and dead.
What does the word Trinity mean?
The state of being three. God is Trinity in unity, consisting of the three in one. This means not three gods but ONE God.
What brings together the Mystery of the Trinity AND the Mystery of the Incarnation?
They are both the basic foundation of our faith. All Orthodox Christians must know and understand these two mysteries to bring us closer to gOD.
What blessings do we receive from the Mystery of Baptism?
- We are now part of the Church
- We can enter the Kingdom of God
- We receive baptismal grace
Why do we avoid certain activities after we have taken Holy Communion?
To give the Holy Eucharist and the Body and Blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ the utmost care and respect it deserves.
What are Pillars of Mystery does the Mystery of the Resurrection of the Dead connect to?
The Mystery of the Incarnation: we must understand the two natures of Jesus Christ to understand how He resurrected (fully divine and fully human).
The Mystery of the Holy Communion: we must partake in the Holy Eucharist to enter the Kingdom of God and ensure we will be reunited with our Father during the second coming.
In what ways is the Holy Trinity THREE and in what ways are they ONE (name at least one of each)?
The Holy Trinity is THREE in:
- Name: Father, Son, the Holy Spirit
- Person: each has a perfect person
- Deeds: their actions
The Holy Trinity is ONE:
- Essence
- Divinity
- Existence
- Will
Finish this bible verse about the Mystery of the Incarnation: “In the beginning was the Word…”
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1-3)
- External: the cross we receive, the Holy Water, the sacred oil put on us by the priest.
- Internal: invisible grace
Finish this bible verse about the Mystery of the Holy Communion: ”Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life…”
Finish the Apostles Creed prayer, that discusses the Mystery of the Resurrection of the Dead, “I believed in the Holy Spirit…”
“I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church, the communion of saints, the forgives of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.”