The Prodigal Son
Who does the Father represent in the parable?
God
What does the yeast represent in the bread?
sin, reflecting Christ's taking on of humanity's sins
What is Abraham known for in the Bible? And why?
His faithfulness, because he is called the Man of Faith. God tested his faith multiple times and he stayed strong
What is a name given to Pope Cyril?
The Pillar of Faith
What are the virtues that St. Macarius had?
love, obedience, and humility
What is a parable and why did Jesus decide to use parables when he teaches?
A parable is a story with a lesson that is used to explain a hard topic. Jesus uses parables to teach so that he can explain a complex topic in a way we can all understand
Where and when did Jesus established the sacrament of eucharist?
St. Marks house in the upper room on Covenant Thursday
How old was Sara when she gave birth to Isaac?
90
Who was the Heretic Pope Cyril defended the faith against in the Council of_____
The heretic was Nestorius in the council of Ephesus.
What were the names of the two brothers St. Macarius accepted as his disciples?
Two wealthy Roman brothers came to him and their names were St. Maximus and St. Domitius.
The father’s teachings and commandments were protecting the prodigal son from what?
Sin
Why is the sacrament of the Eucharist called the sacrament of all the sacraments?
It is the crown of all sacraments
Who are the people who left with Abraham from Ur of the Chaldeans to the Land of Haran when God told him to leave?
Terah, Sarai, and Lot
Where was Nestorius giving these wrong teachings?
Constantinople
What does monasticism mean?
When someone leaves the world and its desires to live in the desert and live a life for God
Why was the younger son who is the prodigal son called the wise son at the end of the story?
Because he realized what he did was wrong and returned to his father for forgiveness
What are the seven sacraments of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Confession (Repentance), Matrimony, Priesthood, and Unction of the Sick
What does the name Isaac mean and what was Issac called after that?
His name means laughter, so he was called the son of laughter and later called the son of promise.
What was this Heretic's wrong teaching and what is the correct teaching?
He was teaching that St. Mary was only the Mother of the Human Jesus so she is not the mother of God(Theotokos) and he believed that Jesus's Humanity and divinity were 2 separate natures. Correct teaching: Saint Mary is the Mother of God(Theotokos) and Jesus has 1 united nature where his humanity and divinity don't separate.
What does the name “Macarius“ mean?
Greek name meaning “The Blessed.”
Complete the following verse: “how many of my father’s _____ have food to spare and here I am dying from hunger”
hired servants
What is the spiritual preparation before practicing the sacrament of the Eucharist?
Practice Repentance and confession, be at peace with everyone, attend liturgy early, pay attention during liturgy and stay focused on God, have faith that this is truly the body and blood of Jesus
What is the promise that God gave to Abraham? And did God fulfill his promise to Abraham?
Yes, God fulfilled his promise to Abraham and He said his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.
What is the example Pope Cyril gave Nestorius to understand that he was wrong? Please explain it.
Iron in a fire
Which day and month of the Coptic calendar did St. Macarius depart?
27th of Baramhat