About St. Stephen
What did St. Stephen preach about?
He preached about our Lord Jesus Christ, His crucifixion and resurrection.
True or false: St. Stephen was very scared and stopped preaching God’s word when he was taken to the rulers to decide if they should let St. Stephen live or die.
False: St. Stephen never lost faith and was not afraid to preach the word of God.
True of false: There is no salt in the Holy Bread
True
what is the shape of the Holy Bread and why?
A circle because circles have no beginning or end, just like our Lord Jesus Christ, who is eternal.
complete the verse: “He who eats My ______ and drinks My _______ abides in Me, and I in him” (John 6:56)
“He who eats My Body and drinks My Blood abides in Me, and I in him” (John 6:56)
Why was St. Stephen chosen to be one of the deacons?
Because he loved God so much and was able to explain the word of God to people in a special way.
How was St. Stephen martyred?
They stoned him, so he received the crown of martyrdom
Who can make the Holy Bread?
Only men (God gives each of us special roles to do)
How are the crosses and wrods put on the Holy Bread?
A stamp
When did the sacrament of Holy Communion start?
Last Supper
True or False: Everyone who heard St. Stephen preach believed in our Lord Jesus Christ.
False: some people did not believe and were trying to argue with St. Stephen, but St. Stephen stayed strong in his faith.
What happened to St. Stephen’s face when he was taken to rulers to decide if they should let St. Stephen live or die?
His face was shining so bright, like the face of an angel.
What do the people pray when they make Holy Bread?
Psalms
How many crosses are not the Holy Bread and what do they symbolize?
1 big cross in the middle symbolizes our lord Jesus, and 12 little crosses around it, which symbolize the disciples.
Should there be an even or odd number of Holy Breads in the basket when the priest is choosing the Holy Bread?
Odd (3, 5, 7)
Complete the sentence:
St. Stephen was the first _____ and ______
St. Stephen was the first deacon and martyr
What did St. Stephen see when he was brought to the rulers to decide if they should let him live or die?
He looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and saw our Lord Jesus Christ standing on the right hand of God
What is the name of the room the Holy Bread is prepared in?
Bethlehem
how many holes is in the Holy Bread and what do they symbolize?
5 holes: 1 hole for the crown of thorns, 2 holes for the nails of His hands, 1 hole for the nail of His feet, and 1 hole for His side
How many times to we say Lord have mercy when the Holy Bread is chosen?
41 times
When a lot of people started to believe in our Lord Jesus Christ, the disciples chose people to become deacons to help serve the believers. How many people did the disciples choose to be deacons?
7
What did St. Stephen say when the non-believers killed him?
St. Stephen said, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin” (Acts 7:6)
Name 1 ingredient that is in the Holy Bread AND what it symbolizes.
One of the following:
Water: symbolizes the Holy Spirit
Yeast: symbolizes our sins that our Lord Jesus carried on the cross
Flour: symbolizes our Lord Jesus Christ because it is pure like Him
What is written on the Holy Bread?
“Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal”
“ⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲟ̀ ⲑⲉⲟⲥ, ⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲓⲥⲭⲩⲣⲟⲥ, ⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲁⲑⲁⲛⲁⲧⲟⲥ”
What is the name of the prayer when the Holy Bread is chosen?
Offertory Prayer