ST. REBECCA& Her 5 Children

St. John St. Amun

St. Amuna

St. Peter St. Agathon

• They were from Kemol, Egypt• They loved God with all their

hearts• Our Lord Jesus Christ appeared

to them• The Saints rejoiced greatly

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna

• They gave all their possessions to the poor

• St. Rebecca encouraged her 5 children

• They bravely confessed their faith

• A church was built in their name

• Many miracles were manifest through them by the Lord

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna

“But Jesus called them to Him and said: ”Let the children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:16

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna

• How did St. Rebecca walk with God? Praying, fasting, obedient to God’s commandments, helping the poor/sick/needy …

• God always talk to us through His messengers

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna

Who are our messengers? The Bible, Abouna, parents, church servants …

Why is it important to listen to the messengers? They bring messages from God

Praying

When praying we must: • Find a quiet Place• Slow down• Close our eyes

Why? • To not be distracted• Concentrate better• To think about what we say

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna

This Week …• Pray before dinner• Using 4 verses (last week & this week) • Ask for the intercession of St. Rebecca and her 5 children Memorizing

“So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said” Luke 2: 27-28

Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna