Baptism
What does baptism wash away ?
Original Sin
Who has the authority to absolve sins ?
The priest, by Christ authority
What is used to anoint the baptism person ?
Holy Christ (Meron)
What do we receive in Holy Communion?
The body and Blood of Christ
According to St. John Chrysostom; Why is it called a Mystery?
“It’s called a mystery because what we believe is not what we see, but we see one thing believe another”
- St. John Chrysostom
What is the triple immersion a sign of ?
The Trinity, Christ dead, and resurrection
What must one do before confession ?
Examine their conscience
What sacrament does chrismation follow and why ?
Baptism, so you can be sealed in the Holy Spirit.
What one must do before receiving communion ?
Prepare with fasting, prayer, and confession.
What does a Symbol include ?
Both the physical material and the spiritual.
What is said during the immersion of baptism ?
“In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit”
What phrase does the priest say during absolution ?
“May God forgive you … “
Which body parts are anointed ? Name 5 locations.
Foreheads, eyes, mouth, ears, chest, nostrils, hands, and feet.
What are the benefits of communion ?
It gives us the promise of eternal life.
Many people consider their ______ day as their real birthday.
Baptism
Where does the sacrament of Baptism originate?
"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." - John 3:5
Where does the mystery of Confession/repentance started from ?
John 20:21–23 (NKJV)
“So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’
And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’”
John 20:21-23
Why did the Church replace the apostolic laying on of hands with the Holy Myron in Chrismation?
Because the Church grew so large that the apostles couldn’t physically lay hands on every new believer, so the Myron was established to carry the same grace.
Where does the mystery of communion started from ?
Who ever drinks my blood and eats my flesh has an internal life.
Name the sacraments in order ?
Baptism, Chrismation, Holy Communion, Repentance, Holy Matrimony, Holy Order, and Unction of the Sick.
What is the theological mystery behind baptism, according to St. John Chrysostom?
That we see water, but believe in spiritual rebirth — the mystery is how the visible (water) and invisible (Holy Spirit) are united.
Why do we confess to a priest ?
Priest are the direct continuation of Christ apostles who were granted the grace of providing absolution from sin.
What does the Greek word Myron mean?
Ointment or fragrant perfume (John12:3)
Why is the Eucharist called the "Mystery of Mysteries" or the “Crown of Sacraments” in Orthodox theology?
Because it completes and perfects all the other sacraments, uniting us physically and spiritually with Christ through His Body and Blood.
What is the unifying element of all seven sacraments, and how does Orthodox theology define a “mystery”?
The unifying element is the visible sign linked to an invisible grace by the Holy Spirit. A mystery is not fully explainable — it is where the material and divine meet in a symbolic yet real way.