Lesson 1/2
We are all made in the ____ of God.
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The church follows a specific calendar, what is this calendar called?
The Liturgical Calendar
We can receive Holy Baptism multiple times in our life. True or False?
False
What are the names of St. Mary's parents?
St. Joachim and St. Anna
In Lesson 6, who do we learn is an example of obeying God's will?
St. Mary
What are the firsts 4 books of the New Testament called?
The Holy Gospels/Synoptic Gospels
What does veneration mean?
To show respect
What is the first Sacrament we receive as Orthodox Christians?
Holy Baptism
Which angel came to Mary and told her she was going to have a son?
Angel Gabriel
What is the visit of Angel Gabriel to Mary called?
Annunciation to Mary
______ is when we become like God, and do all the things that Jesus would do.
Theosis
How many hours of prayer are in each day according to the church calendar?
7 hours
Where was Jesus baptized and who baptized him?
He was baptized in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist.
St. Mary is also known as the ____.
Theotokos
What was St.Mary doing when Angel Gabriel visited her?
She was sewing the temple curtain.
Who wrote the last book of the New Testament?
St. John
Give an example of a fixed date and an example of a movable date?
Christmas is a fixed date and Easter is a movable date.
During baptism the priest uses a special oil and makes a cross on every part of our body. What is this oil called?
Chrism or Myron
Why did God choose St. Mary?
She read the Scriptures and prayed every day. She was also very humble and was a model human being.
How many times do we celebrate the Feast of Annunciation and on what days?
We celebrate it TWICE on March 25th and the 4th Sunday in November.
Why is it important to read the bible at home?
- to learn about the word of God
- helps us throughout life
- brings us closer to God
Why is it important to fast?
- to focus on God
- for self control
- to help us remove ourselves from worldly things
Why is it important to know how the Saints lived?
They lived the way God wanted us to live so by learning their lives we can live in God's way.
How can we be like St. Mary?
We can also trust God's plan and obey him. We should also be humble and do what is right.
In the Icon of Annunciation, St. Mary is dressed in blue with a red robe wrapped around her. What is this supposed to show?
The blue represents that she is a regular person and the red shows that she is covered in God's holiness.