Yet in all these things
What do we refer to when we speak about the Cross
The death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, salvation, redemption, and the Resurrection
What do the Old Testament sacrifices point to
Events of the crucifixion and redemption
What did our Lord Jesus Christ display
Unlimited love, mercy, and forgiveness
How many times a year do we celebrate the Cross with a procession and when
3 times a year, during the two feasts of the Cross (Thoout 17 and Paremhotep 10) and Palm Sunday
What was St.Shenouda the Archmandrite later entrusted with
The training of the new monks
How many aspects does the Cross have and what are they (be specific)
2, Joy and Suffering. Joy in salvation, the resurrection of Christ and His victory over death for our sake. Suffering, endurance of hardships and sacrifice
What does God expound in the book of Leviticus
The laws pertaining to the priests and the Levites
What did our Lord Jesus Christ endure
Cruelty, injustice, and oppression
In the Gospel Response, what is the extra verse for the Cross
“Through His Cross, and His Holy Resurrection, He restored man once again to the Paradise”
What did St.Pigol know in his heart regarding St.Shenouda the Archmandrite
Knew in his heart he would be a father for many people
What are the types of death and explain them
Physical - corruption entered human nature
Spiritual - separation from God
Moral/relational - we were brought down from the glory of fellowship with God in the Garden of Eden and were driven out into a land of misery and humiliation
Eternal - eternal destruction in hell
What does bringing the sacrifices to the entrance door of the Tabernacle of Meeting signify
Without blood, there is no entry into the Holy Places
Where did Christ descend from, why, and what form did He take
He descended from His throne for our sake and took “the form of a bondservant, and comin in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7)
Why does our Church honor the Cross
It is the means by which heaven and earth were reconciled, and it was the way by which our Lord Jesus Christ died for us to restore humanity and deliver us from the captivity of the enemy
The monks followed his teachings and were dedicated to what
Prayers, fasting, praises, work, and following God’s commandments in fear and love
In the Feast of the Cross doxology, what do we say specifically to proclaim our faith in the Cross as a sign of redemption and reconciliation with God
“Hail to you, O Cross, the weapon of victory…
Hail to you, O Cross, the sign of salvation…"
Who sprinkles the blood of the sacrifice, where do they sprinkle it, and what does it signify
The priest, all around the Altar of Burnt Offering, upon the wall of the altar, and its base, signifying that the worship to which it points is founded upon blood
What did Christ’s loud cry do
Proclaimed His triumph, for He defeated death through death. His victorious cry also shook the devil and overthrew his kingdom
Where is the 2nd stop and what is said and its meaning/importance
Before St.Mary
psalm 87 - and the Most High shall establish her forever
Luke 1 - Visitation to St.Elizabeth
St.Mary endured the cross of submission and obedience
Who did St.Shenouda the Archmandrite care for and accompany
Cared for the needy, the hungry, the persecuted, and the oppressed
Accompanied the oppressed to the leaders to help them get their rights
When making the sign of the Cross, how many things do we declare and what are they
6 things
The doctrine of the Holy Trinity - 3 Hypostases, 1 God
The doctrine of the incarnation and redemption - incarnation- forehead to chest/abdomen, redemption- left to right shoulder
God’s love for us, bc He died for our sake on the Cross
Recall the sins which Christ carried on the Cross
Our belonging to Him who was crucified for us
Our faith in the spiritual blessings of the new covenant through the cross of our Savior
What are the general rules for the offerings
All sacrifices are offered to the Lord at the entrance door of the Tabernacle of Meeting
Signifying that without blood, there is no entry into the Holy Places
The priest first sprinkles the blood of the sacrifice all around the Altar of Burnt Offering, upon the wall of the altar, and at its base
Signifying that the worship to which it points is founded upon blood
The blood and fat of sacrifices must not be eaten
They belong to the Lord
What are the 7 Golden Words
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
“Today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43)
‘Woman, behold your son’ Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold your mother’ (John 19:26-27)
"My God, My God, why have Your forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34)
"I thirst." (John 19:28)
"It is finished" (John 19:30)
"Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit" (Luke 23:46)
how does St.John the Baptist's life point toward the cross
through self-denial, repentance, and witnessing to Christ
Why was St.Shenouda known as the Archmandrite and why was he given that title
Because he lived the life of solitude for many years and would seek it every now and then in his service. He was given that title because he exceeded in greatness and was a great help to young monks by encouraging them to pursue the monastic life