Rejoice in salvation/ A joyfull fruit
Who sinned first and where did they sin.
Adam and eve in the garden of eden
When we fast are we joyfull or sad?
We are Joyfull when we fast becuase we partake in the spiritual ascetism
What type of epistle is the epistle of st.james
• The epistle of St. James, along with 2 epistles of St. Peter, 3 of St. John, and 1 by St. Jude constitute the 7 Catholic epistles of the New Testament. • They are called Catholic because they were not written to specific people or churches like the Pauline epistles. Instead, they were addressed to all Christians. A part of the Catholic epistles is read in the Liturgy of the Word.
What is a purpose of communication?
• Providing information
• Sharing feelings
• Persuasion
• Motivating others
• Entertainment
True or false
Were we still born in sin after the fall.
TRUE
We were born in sin and inherit the original sin commited.
What is one thing we can rejoice in?
in the Lord Jesus my Savior and Redeemer
▪ in the Holy Bible ▪
in the Church - The House of Joy ▪
in the Eternal Life to Come
TRUE OR FALSE
Does god tempt us?
God does not tempt us. He would never purposely lead a person to commit sin because that would go against His nature. • We are tempted when we are drawn away from God by our desires, our own sinful passions that attract us until we sin.
How many canticles are there in tasbeha?
Four canticles
What are the two types of communication?
Internal and external
Who is the second adam and why is he the second adam.
Christ is the second adam
From Adam, we received sin and death; from Christ, we received salvation and everlasting life
Worldly happiness: Showy, exasperated, and temporary. Worldly happiness passes away once the reason passes. It affects our thoughts and our emotions but does not affect our spirits.
2. True Christian Joy: It is what is given by our Lord Jesus; “For He Himself is our peace” (Ephesians 2:14)
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Trials are not pleasant and can cause a lot of sadness, but we should consider them opportunities for_______
Rejoicing
What does " Hoos " mean
What are the 4 elements of communication?
Sender/Speaker: the person giving the information
• Receiver/Listener: the person who receives the message
• Message: the information transferred
• Feedback: the reaction of the receiver
Who was the child that Hannah prayed to god for and that he provided her even when she was barren?
Samuel was granted by God to Hannah, a virtuous and barren woman, as a fruit of her prayers and faith
What can we do daily to rejoice in spiritual fullfillment.
Praying the Psalms daily ▪
The Arrow Prayers (Jesus Prayer): Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
▪ Daily lectionary readings
▪ Reading the Synaxarion daily
Give one way to conquer pride and self-seeking pleasures?
1. Stop praying for self-centered pleasures.
2. Renounce the world and build a friendship with God. 3. Yield to the Holy Spirit who dwells in us through Chrismation.
4. Be humble, recognizing that God resists the proud.
5. Resist Satan and submit to God.
6. Approach God in worship, and purify our hearts and hands through repentance in preparation for worship
What are the 2 kinds of psalis and when do we pray each.
Adam: used on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and has a faster tune
Batos: used on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and has a slower tune
Give me one requirement from the listener and one requirement from the speaker to have a beneficial conversation. It can be the same requirement.
The Speaker: Show interest in the listener. • Use language that would be understood and appreciated by the listener. • Take into account the feelings of the listener. • Choose the right time and place to speak. • Understand the nature of the listener.
The Listener: Must show interest in what they hear. • Must summarize what they heard. • Must assure the speaker that they are understood. • Must not be quick to give an opinion until they listen and the speaker finishes what they want to say. • Must not be distracted (e.g. being on a cell phone). • Must not interrupt.