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How long was Moses up on Mount Sinai for?
40 days and nights
Whom did God appoint as the successor of Moses
Joshua
What feast of the church is considered the feast of feasts?
Easter
What is the meaning of the word 'Immanuel'?
God with us
What is the meaning of the word 'Christ'?
The annointed
Israel had some great prophets whose names are not in the books of the Bible. Who are they?
Elijah and Elisha
What is the common meaning of the word " prophet "?
The one who speaks for God
Who is our current pope?
Pope Leo XIV
Why was Moses considered a special prophet?
There was never a prophet like Moses who spoke face-to-face with the Lord.
How did the name synagogue come into being?
The word synagogue is derived from the Greek word sunago, meaning 'get together.'
Where is the Eparchy of Canada Located?
Mississagua
Who were known as the judges in Israel?
It was essential for the Israelites to defend themselves against enemy attacks. Many able and strong leaders volunteered to lead them. These leaders, who had special talents and divine blessings to lead the people, were known as judges.
What was the most important feast for the people of Israel and what did it represent?
For the people of Israel, the most important among the annual festivals was the Feast of passover. This feast commemorated the miraculous liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt.
Who out of all the prophets were known as the greater prophets?
Elijah, Isiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel
What did the people do when Moses went up to Mount Sinai?
They melted gold and made a golden calf as an idol to worship.
What gifts did the wise men (magi) bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
On the Basis of the content, how are the Psalms divided?
On the basis of their contents, the psalms may be classified into praise Psalms, lament Psalms and thanksgiving Psalms.
What does the phrase "The land where milk and honey flows" mean?
It should be understood to mean a land where God's blessing was available in abundance
Who were the 3 kings of Israel, and what were they known for?
Saul, the first king, David, the powerful ruler and Solomon, the wise king
In the church, which is the new Israel, there are two kinds of Commandments. What are they?
(There are 2)
Commandments of God and Commandments of the Church
What are the two commandments of Jesus?
(There are 2)
1. Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind (The first and greatest)
2. Love your neighbour as yourself
What Old Testament prophet predicted that the Messiah would be born of a virgin?
Isaiah
What were the intentions for which the Israelites offered sacrifices?
(There are 4)
1. To praise and worship God
2. To express thanks for the blessings from God
3. To do penance for the sins committed
4. To receive blessings from God
What are the specialties of the people of the covenant?
(There are 4 points)
1. God's own people
2. The people chosen by God
3. The people being led by God
4. The priestly people who offer sacrifices to God
Say the act of contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.