Biblical Stories
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What central belief describes God as one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
The Holy Trinity
What is the main worship service in the Orthodox Church called?
The Divine Liturgy
What holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas
What is the Orthodox practice of voluntarily abstaining from certain foods for spiritual purposes called?
Fasting
Which apostle denied knowing Jesus three times?
Peter
What is the central belief that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully ____?
Human
What is the Orthodox practice of confessing sins to God in the presence of a priest called?
Confession
What major feast celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Easter
What type of food is traditionally avoided during Orthodox fasting periods?
Animal products such as meat and dairy
What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana?
He turned water into wine.
What is repentance?
Turning away from sin and back toward God
What is the process of becoming a Christian through water and the Holy Trinity called?
Baptism
This major festival celebrates the discovery of the True Cross by Empress Helena.
The finding of the true cross or Meskel
The day of Holy week that commemorates the Last Supper, where Christ lays out the model for the Eucharist.
Holy Thurday
Which disciple famously doubted Jesus' resurrection until seeing Him?
Thomas
Name 5 of the Ten Commandments
1. No other gods
2. No idols
3. Do not misuse God's name
4. Keep the Sabbath holy
5. Honor your father and mother
6. Do not murder
7. Do not commit adultery
8. Do not steal
9. Do not lie
10. Do not covet
What are the sacred images of Christ, Mary, saints, and biblical events called?
Icons
What day is Orthodox Christmas celebrated on
January 7
What is the name of the long period of preparation before Easter?
Lent
Who carried the Cross for Jesus on the way to Golgotha.
Simon
What does “Theosis” mean?
Growing closer to God and participating in His divine life.
What is the Orthodox term for the transformation of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ?
Holy Communion
What is the Orthodox celebration of Jesus entering Jerusalem before His crucifixion called?
Palm Sunday
These two days of the week are traditionally observed with fasting and prayer.
Wednesday and Friday