The Holy family
What does it mean to " trust in the lord with all your heart?"
it means believing He is with us always, leading and taking care of us his children
What does it mean to "pray without ceasing?"
Who brought Christianity to Egypt?
St. Mark
How many doors do we have at Iconostasis?
3 doors
How do we know that Jesus is real?
The Bible talked about Jesus, He did miracles, and people talked to him and touched him
How did Joseph show his obedience to God's word?
He immediately did what God told him to do and he fully trusted in God's plan
What is prayer?
Prayer is the way how the church brings heaven to earth/our own connection with christ.
Why was St.Mark courageous and brave?
He never backed away from whoever opposed him or his teachings about Christianity
why is there always an icon of the last supper above the main altar door?
because Jesus instituted the sacrament of Eucharist with his disciples
Who were some of the people who always witnessed Jesus?
His disciples, and St. Mary
Where was the Holy family before they flee to EGYPT?
Bethlehem
What is the meaning of the phrase "Monasticism"
it's when a person chooses to leave the earthly things and devote his life to Christ
What are some ways you can show christ to others through your actions?
examples: Praying before eating during lunch, or making sign of the cross before a test
Why is there an Ostrich Egg hanging down from the main door?
it reminds us of The Lord's Resurrection and how inside the egg there's life even if doesn't look like it from the outside
Why do you think it matters that the church has kept the teachings from Jesus and Apostles until today?
Our church is built on the truth and this is the only way to prove that everything that happened was real because it was witnessed and passed down to us.
What did the angel tell Joseph in the dream?
" Arise take the young child and his mother, flee to Egypt and stay there until I bring you word; For Herod will seek the young child to destroy him"
Where did St.Macarius carve his own cave?
In the mounatin
Which city did St. Mark plant the church at ?
Alexandria
What are the different colors of the curtains of the main altar door?
Red, white, and black
What is our mission to keep our faith ongoing?
To always keep passing down the word of God and spreading his word
Complete the following phrase
" Out of ______ I called my Son"
EGYPT
What is the name of the area that St.Macarius the great started his monastic life at?
Hint: The holy family also visited that place
Wadi El-Natrun
What is our job/mission as Christians?
To show Christ to others through our actions
What are some of the icons that are found on the left side of the altar?
Christ on the throne, _______, ________
Baptism of Jesus Icon, and the saint chosen by the church (or that the church is named after)
How can we know the difference between an old testament and new testament story?
we have to see If Jesus was present or not during the story and that will help us determine