Love is Patient
What is considered the greatest of all virtues?
Love
Name 3 Virtues
Love, gentleness, patience, generosity, kindness
Who is our example of Perfect Love?
Jesus Christ
Whatever. John of the Ladder, also known as St. John Climacus teach about?
Climbing the Ladder to Christ by attaining Virtue
True or False:
A prime example of Love is Christ forgiving the thief on the cross next to him?
TRUE!
The Church helps us to ascend the Ladder in MANY ways. Name 3
Participating in Holy Communion, Holy Confession, Holy Unction, interacting with A Spiritual Father.
What VIRTUE could you connect to ALMSGIVING?
In other words, we give ALMS and it helps us to live a virtuous life…but which VIRTUE (s)?Generosity, love
What are 2 things St. John of the Ladder strongly advises us to DETACH from?
Selfishness
Worldly concerns
Xxxxxxxxx is necessary to cut off our own will and pride, to teach us not to judge others, and to practice patience…
Obedience
Also called the renewal of Baptism and a contract with God for a fresh start.
Repentance
The antidote (or solution) to anger…
(Hint- it’s a VIRTUE)
MEEKNESS
FORGIVE quickly and you will be abundantly….
Forgiven!
When we judge others we make ourselves equal to…
God
True or False: Speaking the truth is a step on the Ladder according to St. John?
TRUE
Because our hearts become spiritually confused when we lie and it makes us further from God.There is no stronger weapon in heaven or on earth than…
(The name of…)
Jesus!
Humble yourself and flee from xxxxx and God will exalt you!
Pride
Remembering your blessings all the good God has given you into have an attitude of…
GRATITUDE
Peace in the soul and the presence of calm….
(Similar to silence)
Stillness
Xxxxxx is by nature a dialogue and a union of man with God.
It’s effect is to hold the world together.
PRAYER
The Orthodox way is a way of life OR a religion?
Answer to the best of your ability.
Way of Life is Mrs. Natsis answer…
Name 3 Services you attended in Holy Week…
Lazarus Saturday
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday or Tuesday
Holy Unction
Holy Thursday
Holy Friday Lamentations
Proti-Anastasi
Name 3 foods you look forward to eating on Pascha!
Eggs, meat, cheese, dessert 🍮
Name ways in which you or someone else gave ALMS during Lent
Donating to the poor, etc
What is Proti-Anastasi anyway and why is it important?
It is when Christ descended to Hades and literally broke open the gates to free everyone to Paradise!
Why though…because He wants us with Him for Eternity!Tell the class your favorite Pascha you recall and why…
All answers are good!