Verses
"What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have ___? Can faith save him?" -James 2:14
+100 points: What does this verse mean?
works
If you have faith in God, but do not show it through good works, then your faith is not enough. Just like when you love someone, you should show them you love them, we should do the same and do good works if we believe in Christ.
How did St. Peter die?
He was crucified upside down
True or False:
Someone who becomes a monk or nun is automatically holier than someone normal who gets married.
If false, explain why not.
False
Holiness isn't determined by someone's lifestyle. No matter your role in life, you can continue to choose Christ and serve Him.
True or False:
God will only give you trials and responsibilities that you are able to handle and that He believes you are capable of doing.
True
What day did St. Mary's fast begin?
August 1st
"To everything there is a season, a ___ for every purpose under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1
Time
As this saint confessed, an angel wiped away the writing on a plank covered in black writing until it became completely clean and white. This is part of the story of which saint?
St. Moses the Strong
What was Jeremiah worried about when God asked him to speak to the nation?
Jeremiah felt like he was too young to speak to large nation and be a prophet of God
Give an example of an "arrow" prayer that we can use in times of need or when we are tempted?
God have mercy on me a sinner
Lord, help me
Lord, guide me
Lord, give me strength
Lord, help me forgive
Lord, give me wisdom
Lord, let it be according to Your will
How many additional years did God give to Hezekiah to live?
15 years
For I am the Lord your ___. You shall therefore ___ yourselves, and you shall be ___; for I am ___
Leviticus 11:44
God
consecrate
holy
holy
What saint tried to enter the church to see the Life-giving Cross but was prevented from entering until they repented?
+100 pts: What icon did they see before entering the church and what did they ask the icon when interceding?
St. Mary of Egypt
She saw the icon of St. Mary the mother of God. She interceded for St. Mary so that she could enter the church and see the Cross.
Which Pharisee came to Jesus at night, acknowledged that His miracles showed He came from God, but did not yet understand that he needed to be "born again"?
Nicodemus
Why do you think God wants our actions and words to reflect Him? Give a Bible verse as an example
so others can see Christ through us and be drawn to Him
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
When do we celebrate St. Peter's martyrdom?
July 12
"Before I formed you in the womb I ___ you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a ___ to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:5)
1 answer right: 200 pts
2 answers right: 500 pts
Before becoming a monk, what kind of life did St. Moses live?
he was a slave who later became known for violence and robbery
What was one major spiritual problem Hezekiah found when he became king?
The Israelites were worshipping idols, including the bronze serpent
Something that originally had a purpose connected to God had become an object of worship. Hezekiah knew that anything taking God's place needed to be removed.
How can social media be used for our benefit?
sharing spiritual content and information online, staying informed about the news, using our social media to help those in need
we should watch how much time we spend on social media. Do the sign of the cross and ask yourself if what you are watching is beneficial
How many people believed and got baptized when hearing St. Peter's sermon after resurrection?
about 3,000 people
Lord, when did we see you ___ and feed You, or thirsty and gave You ___? .... Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did to ___." (Matthew 25: 37, 40)
+100 points: What does this verse mean?
hungry, drink, Me
Just doing something good for someone else (can be something so simple) is like doing this good work to God Himself
Why can Hezekiah versus Assyria be compared to David and Goliath? What does this show?
One side seemed so much stronger than the other. This is important because what seems impossible based on human strength is not impossible when God takes control.
Which famous monk did God compare to 2 seemingly normal married women? (God said that they are more perfect in virtue than the monk)
+100 pts: What did this saint learn from the two women?
St. Macarius the Great
God doesn't look at whether someone is a monk, he looks at the person's heart, intentions, and desire to follow Him.
What are the two types of dedication that a person can have in their life that we discussed before?
+100 pts: Give an example of each
Spiritual and secular (worldly) dedication
Examples: Monasticism and priesthood, marriage and family life
How old was St. Mary of Egypt when she left her home and began living away from her family?
12 years old