Church History
Where were followers of Jesus first called Christians?
Antioch
The word spirituality refers to what?
Spirit
What is critical to a successful spiritual life?
Prayer
What is it called when a person obsessively or habitually surrenders to something?
Addiction
Who is the ultimate provider of wealth and our needs?
God
Who founded See of Antioch and established the Throne there in AD 37?
St. Peter
What is the central aspect of Old Testament spirituality?
The Covenant relationship with God and His chosen people.
How many days did Jesus fast before His public ministry?
40 days
What is the key practice taught for avoiding addictive behavior?
Abstinence
True or False: Christianity promises financial prosperity to every faithful Christian
False
What happened during the Syrian Migration of AD 345, and who led it?
About 400 people came from Syria to Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana, and after that, Christians in India became known as Syrian Christians.
What word means “Christ-centered”?
Christocentric
What does Eucharist mean?
Thanksgiving
What Church practice is a great tool for practicing abstinence?
Lent/Fasting
What is the act of setting aside part of one's wealth to God called?
Tithing
What was the oath taken against Portuguese church leadership called?
Coonan Cross Oath / Oath of the Bent Cross.
What is the transforming element in all Sacraments?
Holy Spirit
What is the real effect of true remorse and a true confession?
Forgiveness
Name three people who can be part of your spiritual support system.
Parents, teachers, priests
What percentage was traditionally set aside as a tithe?
10%
Which council caused the major split of the Universal Church, and when was that?
Council of Chalcedon in AD 451
Name the four important aspects of Syriac Orthodox Spirituality.
Holy Trinity Centered, Sacraments, Worship & Prayers, Theology.
Name the nine ways to lead a Christian spiritual life.
Prayer; Scripture; Lent, Fasting & Almsgiving; Sacramental Life; True Remorse & Reconciliation; Spirituality in Married Life; Serving Others; Virtues & Beatitudes; Sickness & Death.
Name three ways to resist temptation or conquer addiction.
Prayer, Scripture, spiritual support, avoiding high-risk situations, saying no, positive influences, abstinence.
Fill in the blank: “Work hard to make money, ________, ________, ________, and be rich in faith.”
Spend conservatively, give to charity, save for the future