Saints & Role models
Which saint prayed the liturgy every day and never got bored or gave up?
St. Pope Kyrillos VI
What daily miracle did God perform for the Israelites in the desert?
What is providing manna from heaven
What miracle did Jesus perform to show He is the resurrection and the life?
raising Lazarus from the dead
What phrase does Jesus use in the Gospel of John to describe himself 7 times
"I AM”
____ said to them,“Most assuredly, I say to you, before ___ was, ______” (John 8:__)
Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” (John 8:58)
What was the name of the woman who couldn’t enter the church because of her sins but later repented and was baptized?
St. Mary of Egypt
Who saw the burning bush and heard God say, “I AM who I AM”?
Moses
In response to the sinful woman, what did Jesus say to stop the crowd from stoning her?
“He who is without sin, cast the first stone”?
Which book of the Bible first contain God Saying, “I am who I am”
Exodus
“I am the ____ ____. The ____ ___ gives His life for the _____.” (John 10:11)
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)
What do we learn from St. Mary of Egypt’s story about God’s forgiveness?
when we truly repent, God welcomes us and transforms us
What lesson was God teaching by allowing only one day’s worth of manna to be gathered?
to trust that God will provide daily?
hat does Jesus mean when He says, “I am the true vine”?
What is that we must stay connected to Him to grow spiritually and bear good fruit?
Which “ I AM” statement describes Jesus as the one who provides eternal spiritual nourishment
I AM the bread of life
“I am the ___, the ____, and the ___. No one comes to the ____ except through Me.” (John 14:6).
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6).
How did St. Pope Kyrillos VI show dedication to spiritual growth?
by praying the liturgy every single day
Why did the Jews want to stone Jesus after He said “Before Abraham was, I AM”?
He claimed to be God?
How did Jesus explain His identity to the Jews?
“Before Abraham was, I AM”?
In which I AM statement does Jesus describe himself as a protector and guide, entering through the proper way?
I am the door of the sheep
“I am the ____of the ___.He who ___ Me shall not____in darkness, but have the ___ of life” (John 8:12).
“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12).
What do the lives of St. Mary of Egypt and St. Pope Kyrillos VI teach us about staying connected to God?
that dedication, prayer, and repentance help us grow spiritually and live close to God
What was the Israelites’ mistake after receiving manna from heaven, even though their physical needs were met?
they didn’t trust God or want a relationship with Him—they only wanted His gifts
What three daily actions help us stay close to Jesus, according to the lesson?
Reading the Bible
Praying every day
Going to church
list all 7 "I AMs"
I am the bread of life, I am the light of the world, I am the door of the sheep, I am the good shepherd, I am the resurrection and the life, I am the way, the truth, and the life, and I am the true vine
“But ____ the Lord God in your ___, and always be ready to give a ___to everyone who asks you a ____for the ____ that is in you, with ____ and ____1 Peter 3:___
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
1 Peter 3:15