Ezra the priest and scribe
After how many years in Babylon were the Israelites allowed to return to Jerusalem?
what is 70 years?
How many times does the priest anoint the person with Myron oil during Confirmation?
what is 36 times?
What year did the Council of Nicaea take place?
325 A.D
About how old was St. Macarius when he fled his village after the false accusation?
About 30 years old
What is peer pressure?
The feeling of pressure from people your own age to act a certain way.
Before traveling back to Jerusalem, Ezra asked the people to do these two things to ask God for protection.
what is fasting and prayer?
Name the four Sacraments that are necessary for salvation.
What are Baptism, Confirmation, Repentance and Confession, and the Eucharist?
Who taught that Jesus was created and not equal to the Father?
Who is Arius?
What happened when the people of the village accused St. Macarius falsely?
God revealed his innocence, but he escaped to live elsewhere.
Complete this verse: "Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts _____." (1 Corinthians 15:33)
What are Good habits?
About how many people did Ezra lead back to Jerusalem?
In the Sacrament of Matrimony, what does the Holy Spirit make the man and woman?
What is one body?
Who was Pope Alexander’s disciple who helped refute Arius?
Who is Saint Athanasius?
Which famous monk did St. Macarius become a disciple of?
Who is Saint Anthony?
What is one benefit of limiting free time?
Helps avoid temptation and stay focused
what tribe did Ezra belong to?
What are the 7 sacraments in no specific order
Baptism
repentance and confession
confirmation
communion
unction of the sick
marriage
priesthood
Besides excommunicating Arius, what else did the Council of Nicaea create?
What is the orthodox creed?
What did St. Macarius do with his wealth after his father died?
He gave it all to the poor
Why do you think God gives us guides like parents and church leaders?
Where were the Israelites taken captive?
What did Jesus say when He gave the cup to the disciples?
What is “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
What did Arius wrongly claim about Jesus?
That Jesus was created and not equal to the Father
Which angelic figure’s guidance did St. Macarius follow to his final monastic home?
explain how each of the three parts of the life journey illustration—the Map, the Compass, and the Guide—work together to help you resist peer pressure and live according to God’s plan.
The Map (the Bible) shows us where God wants us to go and how to live;
The Compass (Jesus Christ) keeps us pointed in the right direction by giving us strength and showing us what is right and wrong;
The Guide (parents, Father of Confession, church servants) helps us understand and apply the Bible, encourages us, and keeps us accountable so we don’t give in to peer pressure.