Bible Stories
True or False: The disciples were able to record everything that Jesus said and taught in the Gospels
False. “And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.” (John 21:25)
True or False: All truths of the Christian faith are found solely in the divine Scriptures and do not include Apostolic canons, teachings, or oral traditions.
False.
According to John 21:25, the apostle John said if everything Jesus did was written down, it would fill this.
What is the world?
This preserved the divine teachings and what the apostles handed down.
The Church
True or False: Uncle Steve has 4 kids.
True. He has very beautiful 4 children :D (God bless them!!)
This was the greatest theological school in the world
Jesus Christ's teaching
All the rites from the Church is rooted from (comes from where)?
Apostolic tradition
This gospel records Jesus telling His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations" after His resurrection.
Gospel of Matthew
Why is Sunday considered the principal feast day in Christianity according to tradition?
According to Apostolic tradition, it commemorates the Lord’s Resurrection, surpassing the glory of the Sabbath.
What is the largest organ in the body?
The skin
Who pleased God by his deeds and walked with Him before the written law, as described in Genesis?
Any of these are accepted: Adam, Abel, Enoch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Lot, Isaac, Jacob, etc…
these added to the living legacy of the Church and were considered as keepers of the apostolic tradition safe from every attempt of the heretics.
The Canons of the Holy councils
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the _____ of the _____, and of the _____, and of the _____ _______, teaching them to ______ all things that I have commanded you..." (Matthew 28:19-20)
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you..." (Matthew 28:19-20)
How did the early church ensure that traditions were not altered over time?
Through the succession of bishops, Apostolic Fathers, and Church councils that preserved the traditions
What are the names of the 3 Great Egyptian Pyramids?
Khufu, Khafre, Mankaure
Which Old Testament figure resisted temptation by saying, "How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"
Who is Joseph?
Name at least 2 early church historians.
Any 2 of the following: Socrates, Eusebius, and Solomon
After His resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days speaking about this, according to Acts 1:3.
Kingdom of God
The apostolic traditions explain to us the: (3)
1. Glory of the day of Sunday 2. how to practice the rites of the sacraments of the church 3. what are the rites specific to the Church.
Which Bible verse is used for the retreat theme?
"Take heed to yourself and the doctrine" 1 Timothy 4:16
What did Adam receive orally from God? How was it passed through generations?
Adam received the divine law from God and he passed it down through oral tradition
Name at least 2 Early Church Fathers (besides the apostles)
Any 2 of the following: St Irenaeus, St Polycarpos, St Clement, St Basil
“The time is ______, and the ______ of God is at hand. ______, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)
For any tradition to be accepted as a sound tradition it must have the following characteristics: (4)
1. agreement with the Holy Bible. 2. Its agreement with other accepted apostolic traditions. 3. its being known and accepted from the beginning in all Churches founded by the apostles. 4. That it be unanimously testified to by all the fathers of the Church in all generations.
What is the ordination date of Fr. Kyrillos?
November 2nd, 2019