Scriptural Foundation
“Continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of” was written by whom, and to whom?
A. St. Peter to St. Mark
B. St. Paul to St. Timothy
C. St. James to the Twelve Tribes
D. St. John to the Seven Churches
B. St. Paul to St. Timothy
What is the foundation of all Church teachings?
A. The writings of Church Fathers
B. The Holy Bible
C. The Sacraments
D. The Ecumenical Councils
B. The Holy Bible
Orthodox believers are filled with Christ through this sacrament:
A. Eucharist
B. Confession
C. Chrismation
D. Ordination
A. Eucharist
What did Jesus call false prophets in Matthew 7:15?
A. Cunning foxes
B. Wolves in sheep’s clothing
C. Ravenous wolves
D. Deceivers of the elect
C. Ravenous wolves
Who did Jesus tell to “Tend My sheep”?
A. St. Paul
B. St. Peter
C. St. Thomas
D. St. Matthew
B. St. Peter
What promise did Christ make about the Church in Matthew 16:18?
A. “The kingdom of God is at hand”
B. “He who hears you hears Me”
C. “The gates of Hades shall not prevail against it”
D. “Let your hearts not be troubled”
C. “The gates of Hades shall not prevail against it”
What preserves the faith unchanged across generations?
A. Sacred relics
B. Church architecture
C. Church Tradition
D. Apostolic greetings
C. Church Tradition
An Orthodox believer is also filled with this book to resist false teachings:
A. The Didache
B. The Holy Bible
C. The Synaxarium
D. The Book of Hours (Agpeya)
B. The Holy Bible
Name a saint who defended the Orthodox faith at an ecumenical council:
A. St. Basil the Great
B. St. Athanasius the Apostolic
C. St. Pachomius
D. St. Macarius of Egypt
B. St. Athanasius the Apostolic
The Church believes in this number of doctrines:
A. Doctrines change by culture
B. Multiple valid interpretations
C. One Faith handed down
D. Three forms of Orthodoxy
C. One Faith handed down
According to Matthew 28:20, what did Jesus instruct His apostles to do?
A. “Declare to the nations the mystery of the kingdom”
B. “Teach them to observe all things I have commanded you”
C. “Preach and baptize only those of the house of Israel”
D. “Write these things for future generations”
B. “Teach them to observe all things I have commanded you”
Name one declaration we make about Christ during the Divine Liturgy.
A. That He is consubstantial with the Holy Spirit
B. That He was a prophet of Israel
C. That He returned to the Temple
D. That He abolished the Old Law
A. That He is consubstantial with the Holy Spirit
Who are the examples and guides that Orthodox believers follow from Church history?
A. Bishops and monks from the desert
B. Saints canonized in the first century
C. The Church Fathers
D. Martyrs listed in Revelation
C. The Church Fathers
According to 1 Thessalonians 5:14, what is the Church's first response to heresies?
A. Warn those who are unruly
B. Rebuke in front of the assembly
C. Excommunicate immediately
D. Silence them for a season
A. Warn those who are unruly
Which council decisions are considered authoritative in the Church?
A. Local Synods
B. Ecumenical Council Canons
C. Patriarchal teachings only
D. Archdiocesan memoranda
B. Ecumenical Council Canons
In Galatians 1:8, what is said about anyone preaching a different gospel?
A. “Let him be warned”
B. “They deceive even the elect”
C. “Let them be accursed”
D. “Their words shall fade like the grass”
C. “Let them be accursed”
Which title do we affirm for St. Mary in the Liturgy?
A. Mother of the Redeemer
B. Queen of the Heavens
C. Theotokos (Mother of God)
D. Ark of the New Covenant
C. Theotokos (Mother of God)
What makes an Orthodox believer “integrated” rather than isolated?
A. Participation in social services
B. Attending feasts and fasts
C. Connection to community and full liturgical life
D. Deep study of Orthodox theology
C. Connection to community and full liturgical life
What does Romans 16:17 advise believers to do about divisive teachers?
A. Challenge them publicly
B. Mark them and avoid them
C. Write letters to the bishop
D. Invite them for debate
B. Mark them and avoid them
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Why is the Church’s faith considered trustworthy and sound?
A. It’s the most historically consistent
B. It is divinely revealed, preserved, and unchanged
C. It’s agreed upon by bishops and faithful
D. It’s the oldest known Christian faith
B. It is divinely revealed, preserved, and unchanged
What verse supports the idea that Jesus built His Church on the rock of faith?
A. Acts 1:8
B. Matthew 16:18
C. Revelation 3:12
D. 1 Corinthians 10:4
B. Matthew 16:18
What are two elements that define the Liturgy as a trusted teaching resource?
A. It was canonized by the apostles and recited by monks
B. It is based on Scripture and reflects Ecumenical Council decisions
C. It includes hymns and sermons by patriarchs
D. It was approved by the Nicene Creed and always uses incense
B. It is based on Scripture and reflects Ecumenical Council decisions
Name the four elements that define an Orthodox believer’s fullness:
A. Icons, the Bible, Saints, and Prayer
B. Christ, Scripture, Church, Fathers
C. Tradition, Faith, Repentance, Grace
D. Fasting, Worship, Scripture, Clergy
B. Christ, Scripture, Church, Fathers
What four steps does the Church take when dealing with heresy?
A. Dialogue, Caution, Correction, Patience
B. Silence, Rebuke, Confession, Dismissal
C. Warning, Avoidance, Rebuke, Separation
D. Teaching, Warning, Debate, Discernment
C. Warning, Avoidance, Rebuke, Separation
Why is the Liturgy said to reflect Church doctrine?
A. It includes sermons from the Fathers
B. It mirrors heavenly worship described in Revelation
C. Because we pray what we believe
D. Because it is rooted in musical tradition
C. Because we pray what we believe