Honor your family
True or False?
We should obey our parents so that they do not punish us.
False! We should obey our parents because it is a commandment, their love for us is unconditional, and they want what is best for us!
What did Jesus do while He was on the cross?
He prayed for His enemies.
What was the donkey's name?
Reweis
How long was Jonah in the fish?
3 days
Which commendment tells you to honor your father and mother?
Commandment 5
Why is it important to forgive and love your enemies?
It is important to forgive and love our enemies because Jesus has loved and forgave us and He did the same on the cross for His enemies.
Where did St. Reweis go after the persecution?
Egypt
What does Jonah's name mean?
Dove
What are some ways we can honor and respect our siblings?
Being helpful, providing support when they are down, doing them without being asked, checking on their wellbeing (spiritually and physically) etc.
Why is it hard to love someone that is bullying you?
It is hard to love someone who is bullying because they hurt us.
Who were Reweis’ parents?
Isaac and Sarah
Why did Jonah go to Tarshish?
He wanted to escape from God because he did not want to do what God asked him to do.
What does it mean to honor someone?
To treat them with love, respect, and kindness.
What should we do to our bullies?
We should be kind to them and pray for their forgiveness
What kind of life did St. Reweis live?
He was homeless and spent all his time in prayer, fasting and silence.
How did Jonah end up in the fish and why?
The sailors threw him off the boat because they wanted to calm the storm.
What does God want us to do when he gave us the commandment to honor our father and mother?
Obedience is shown through our attitude, our willingness to do the things when we are asked, to do things out of our love for our families and not for our own benefit
What is bullying?
Bullying is when someone intentionally hurts someone by being physical or using hurtful words
What is the meaning of Reweis? And why is he called by this name?
“small head” is the name that the saint gave to his camel and out of humility took to himself
What was the specific message that God told Jonah to tell the Ninevites? How did the Ninevites respond?
Jonah proclaimed through the city saying: "Forty more days and Ninevah will be overthrown."
The people of Nineveh believed God and they fasted and wore sackcloth.