Workbook Grades 9-12

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Name

H.H. Pope Tawadros IIPope of Alexandria &

Patriarch of the See of St. Mark

H.G. Bishop DavidBishop of the Diocese of New York

and New England

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Table of ContentsPage

My Church: Spirit and Life 4

The Epistle of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 10

The Bond of Love 25

Why and How? 29

My Relationships (Giving and Receiving) 33

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My Church: Spirit And Life1) The word “copt” in the Greek language is ____________.A. “khori” B. “Amouiny”C. “Αίγυπτος” D.“Hakhebtah” 2) The Coptic Church uses _____ calendarsA. 1 B. 2C. 3 D.4

3) Which Coptic saints played big roles in spreading the Christian faith in Eu-rope?A.St.ThomasandSt.Bartholomew B.St.PeterandSt.JohnC. St.PaulandSt.Barnabas D.St.MauriceandSt.Verena

4) List all of the calendars used by the Coptic Orthodox Church

A. __________________________________________________________________

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5) Bishops of the Coptic Orthodox Church are ordained after the reading of _____.A.ThePaulineEpistle B.TheCatholicEpistle

C.TheGospel D.TheActs(Praxis)

6) “Ortho” means: ________.A.Narrow B.Difficult

C.Straight D.Medium

7) Provide a verse confirming that the church is only the property of God Himself. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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8 What does “ekklesia” mean in English?A. Altar B.PriestVestmentsC. Church D.Congregation

9) Explain the seven key components of the deacon response, ““Pray for the peace of the one holy Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church of God.”A. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________C. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________D. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

F. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

G._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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10) Which type of ecclesiastical oil is used to consecrate the church?A. HolyMyron B.GalileanOilC. TheOilofJoy D.ExtraVirginOIl

11) The Liturgy cannot be prayed in the absence of an altarA. True B.False

12) What does a priest need in order to celebrate the liturgy in the absence of an altar or church?A. ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

13) What are the three levels of clergy/ecclesiastical church leaders?A.______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________C.______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14) Complete the following prayer the priest says to remind us we are among the Heavenlies during the Liturgy: “ He whom the ___________ and _____________________ stand before Him.”A. Saints,Angels B.St.Mary,SaintsC. Angels,Archangels D.Saints,Archangels

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15) Through the sacrament of the Eucharist, we are united with A.TheHeavenlyOrders B.Eachother

C.OurLordJesus D.Alloftheabove

16) The spiritual person is defined as:A. SomeonewhoofferscontinuousrepentanceB. ThepersonwhocomestochurchthemostC. ThepersonwhomemorizesmoreversesthananybodyelseD. BothanswersBandCarecorrect

17) Provide two verses to explain why the human spirit must be submissive to the Holy Spirit:A. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. _______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

18) The sacraments were established by our Lord Jesus Christ in order to:A.Makeusliveahardlife B.GrantusthegraceoftheHolySpiritC.Makeusattendchurchforalongertime D.Tohelpuslearnhymns

19) Briefly explain why the sacrament of Baptism is known as the “door of all sac-raments.”___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

20) The 36 seals with which a baptized person is anointed sanctify his/herA.Thoughts B.ActionsC.Steps D.Alloftheaboveanswersarecorrect21.

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21) The unction of the sick is a prayer that only helps heal our spiritual illnessesA.True B.False

22) Our Lord sanctified the sacrament of Matrimony and described the spouses in a unique way. What did He say about their union?A. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________23) In any ordination of a priestly rank, the Holy Spirit upon the candidate throughA.Thelayingofhands B.Prayingpsalm150C.Becominganapsaltos(chanter) D.Receivingthesacramentofmatrimony

24) The Holy Spirit of God is grieved when:A.Wegotochurchandpray B.WequenchHisconvictingofourwrongdoingsC.Weserveourbrothersandsisters D.Wefast

25) One of the key components of true repentance and confession is:A.WillinglyrepeatingthesamesinoverandoverB.Faithfullyapplyingourspiritualfather’sadviceC.NeglectingtomakeamendswiththosewehavewrongedD.Forgettingtoconfess

26. Recall each prayer hour from the agpeya and the event it commemorates from Christ’s lifea. ____________-_______________________________________________b. ____________-_______________________________________________c. ____________-_______________________________________________d. ____________-_______________________________________________e. ____________-_______________________________________________f. ____________-_______________________________________________g. ____________-_______________________________________________

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27. Which saint advised his disciples to continuously pray the Jesus prayer? a.St.Macarius b.St.Pachomious c.St.Anthony d.St.Shenouda

28. Briefly explain why it is important to attend spiritual meetings and have spiri-tual fellowship. Provide at least one verse to support your response________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

29. Which of the following practices enrich the spirit? a.Gluttony b.Prostrations c.Standingduringprayer d.BothBandCarecorrectanswers

30. Discuss three fields of service and what components they may consist of:

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b. _____________-_______________________________________________________

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c. ____________-________________________________________________________

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The Epistle of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Introduction

1. What is the meaning of Ephesus?a.Belovedordesired b.Despisedorrejectedc.TheGreekwordfor“elephant” d.NoneoftheAbove

2. Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, which is mod-ern-day:a.Greece b.Iranc.Turkey d.Egypt

3. At the conclusion of which missionary trip did St. Paul the Apostle preach the word of God in Ephesus?a1st b.2ndc.3rd d.4th

4. Which of the disciples spent their latter days in Ephesus and departed while in Patmos, an island across from Ephesus?a.St.JohntheBeloved b.St.Matthewc.St.Luke d.St.Mark

5. True or False. St. Paul’s epistle to the church in Ephesus is one of the four letters that he wrote during his imprisonment in Rome in the year 62 AD.a.True b.False

6. Who carried the letter to the Ephesians from the prison where St. Paul was?a.Onesimus b.Timothyc.Tychicus d.Theletterwasn’tcarried;itwasmailed

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Chapter 1

7. How is it that we are to become saints and be blameless?a.Weworkreallyharduntilwefigureitoutonourownb.ThemysteryofourholinessresidesinChristalonec.Aloneitisimpossibletoaccomplishleadingsaintlyandblamelesslivesd.BothB&C

8. What does it mean to “praise the glory of His grace”? Describe and explain in your own words.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. Which church father said this? “It is rather our love for Him that will ignite more within us. He is not asking us anything, neither our service, nor our praise, nor anything of that nature. He only wants our salvation. This is the purpose of all He does. For those who praise the grace He has shown, and admire it, they become more pious and jealous.”a. St.IgnatiusofAntioch b.St.Athanasiusc. St.BasiltheGreat d.St.JohnChrysostom

10. True or False. God’s purpose in choosing us is not only to save us from our sins and the sentence of death, but to become His children so that we may enjoy all the blessings of His Fatherhood.a.True b.False

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11. As mentioned in verse 9, what is the “mystery” that we have learned about Jesus Christ?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. As mentioned in verse 14, what is the meaning of Christ as the “guarantee of our inheritance”?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. In verses 15- 18, St. Paul highlights their good attributes in the faith and love for one another, that he had heard about. When St. Paul makes mention of them in his prayers, what does He ask God to give them? Fill in the missing boxes.

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14. The difference between the spirit of wisdom and the spirit of revelation is:a. Wisdomistouseourmindsfordiscernmentwhereasrevelationrevealssomethingthatwasnotpreviouslyknownb. WisdomistobesmartinschoolwhereasrevelationisthenameofthelastbookintheNewTestamentc. Wisdomandrevelationaresynonymsforeachother,meaningthereisnodifferencebetweenthetwod. Wisdomrevealssomethingthatwasnotpreviouslyknownwhereasrevelationistouseourmindsfordiscernment

15. In verses 18-19, we learn 3 things. They are:a. __________________________________________________________________b. __________________________________________________________________c. __________________________________________________________________

16. Through verse 20 in chapter 1 and verse 6 in chapter 2, how does St. Paul illus-trate what the Father has done with His Incarnated Son for our sake?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

17. What titles of Christ are derived from the following verses?a. Eph.1:3Heis___________________________________________________b. Eph.1:6Heis___________________________________________________c. Eph.1:17Heis__________________________________________________

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Chapter 2

18. As described by St. Athanasius, how did Christ challenge Satan’s authority while being hung on the wood of the cross?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

19. True or False. The body is the cause of our death and disobedience.a.True b.False

20. If the body is sanctified, it becomes a tool of ____________ working for the king-dom of God.a.Wrath b.Righteousnessc.Humility d.Love

21. Our nature deserved to be seated in the heavenly throne because:a. Christtookournaturethusallmankindwashonoredb. Wegotothegymandgoondietssowelookgoodc. Ournaturewasneverseatedintheheavenlythroned. Noneoftheabove

22. St. Ambrose says: “We ________________in Him when He ________________ our bodily _______________.”

23. What is grace?a.Somethingweworkhardtoearn b.Afreegiftc.Somethingthatyouwininaraffle d.Aprettyname

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24. True or False. The body is evil.a.True b.False

25. Everything we graciously received was in exchange for all of our pious deeds.a.True b.False

26. What are the two different ways the word “grace” is used?a. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________b. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

27. What tense does each verse represent? (I.e. past, present, future)a.Eph.2:4-6Thisisthe________________thatIliveinb.Eph.2:7Thisisthe__________Ihopeforc.Eph.2:3Thisisthe___________forme

28. Is the work of Christ’s salvation continuing?a.Yes,Christhasbegunoursalvationinthepast,justasHestillsavesusinthepresentb.Yes,Christ’ssalvationbeginswhenIambornc.No,Christhasbegunoursalvationinthepastanditsoverd.No,Christ’ssalvationbeganandendedontheCross

29. What is the “middle wall” or the barrier?a.AwallthatisfoundinthemiddleofallJudaichomesb.AwallinthetempletoseparateJewsfromGentilesc.Itwasalineontheground d.Alloftheabove

30. What is the connection between Isaiah 57:19 and Ephesians 2:17?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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31. Define “cornerstone”?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 3:32. In the mystery St. Paul speaks about in chapter 3, he writes about God’s equal acceptance of the ______________ and ___________.a.Romans;Greeks b.Jews;Gentilesc.Jews;Amalekites d.Romans;Amalekites

33. Which of the following events in the New Testament illustrates God’s acceptance of the Gentiles?a.OurLordJesusChristspeakingtoNicodemusb.TheMarysgoingtothetombafterthecrucifixionc.St.PeterpreachingtoCornelius d.St.PaulstayingwithAnanias

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34. List below the two requirements necessary for the Spirit to be poured out on someone along with a verse from the gospel according to St. Mark to support the requirements.a. ______________b. ______________c. Verse:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

35. The Church can bestow the sacrament of Chrismation before the sacrament of Baptism.a.True b.False

36. The sacrament of Baptism must be bestowed before other sacraments because it initiates our _____________ Christ.a.Unionwith b.Worshipforc.Sainthoodin d.Witnessingfor

37. List the four gifts that St. Paul prays God gives the Ephesians in verses 16 – 19?a. ______________________________________________________________b. ______________________________________________________________c. ______________________________________________________________d. ______________________________________________________________

38. What is the common feature of the two ways we can know the love of Christ?a. Wemustpraytasbehaeverysinglenightb. Wemustallbepriestsc. Wemustfillourlifewithprayersd. Wemustmemorizeallofthestoriesofthesaints

39. The most important way we can glorify God is through our _________.a.Actions b.Tonguesc.Lengthofpraises d.Speakingintongues

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40. Provide a verse from the Gospel according to St. Matthew that supports your answer to question 8.a. Answerchosen:_______________b. Verse:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

41. In the last two verses of chapter 3 (v 20 – 21), St. Paul tells the Ephesians the reason we must glorify God. Identify this reason and write the verses below.a.Reason:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________b.Verses20–21:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 4:42. Which of the following choices is NOT a condition of accepting our calling from Christ?a.Withalllowliness b.WithLongsufferingc.Beingsinless d.Bearingwithoneanotherinlove

43. Which characteristic(s) are reflections of true humility?a.Beingpartialtopeopleweenjoybeingaroundb.Toleranceofeveryonec.Forbearanceofallcircumstances d.BothanswersBandCarecorrect 44. Explain below why the Bond of Peace is required to keep the Unity of Spirit?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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45. Which of the following characteristics of unity does not come from the same category as the others?a.OneLord b.OneFaithc.Onehopeofthecalling d.OneBaptism

46. The statement “One hope of the calling” is understood to mean ______________.a.Thehopethatwewillonedaybecomecanonizedassaintsb.Thehopeofeternallifec.Thehopethatwewillbecomepriestsd.Thehopethatwewillbebaptized

47. List the three characteristics of unity rising from God’s Fatherhood to usa. ____________________b. ____________________c. ____________________

48. What is the first step to participate in the “New Life” our Lord Jesus Christ has given us?a.Putonthenewman b.Putofftheoldmanc.BerenewedintheSpirit d.Receivetheunctionofthesick

49. Fill in the table below to review the differences between the “old” and “new” man

The Old Man The New Man

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50. Those who cling to ___________ will reflect the image of ____________.a.Christ;Christ b.Theworld:Theworldc.Gluttony;humility d.BothanswersAandBarecorrect

51. If we make good compromises, we will be able to partake in the world as well as in Christ.a.True b.False

52. Elaborate on your answer choice to question 51:a. AnswerChoice:_______________b. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

53. In verses 25 – 28 of Chapter 4, St. Paul specifies certain sins the “New man” must put away, which of the following does he mention? Check all that apply from the list below.a.Adultery b.Angerc.Murder d.SayingtheLord’snameinvaine.Stealing f.Covetousnessg.Lying

54. What are the four things forbidden for believers to do?a. _____________________________________________________________b. _____________________________________________________________c. _____________________________________________________________d. _____________________________________________________________

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Chapter 5:

55. The secret to a child of God living in Heaven while on earth lies in their _______.a.UnionwithChristb.Personalholinessandpowertoovercomesinc.Longprayersandpraise d.Services

56. Explain the difference between someone who walks in light and someone who walks in darkness.a. Walkinginlight:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________b. WalkinginDarkness:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

57. Before the light of the Spirit can shine within us, believers must _____________.a.Beperfect b.Onlydotheirsinsinsecretc.TrytobehaveaccordingtoChrist’scommandmentsd.Alloftheaboveanswersarecorrect.

58. Deceptive acts of darkness may promise happiness but they hide true ___________ under their veils.a.Joy b.Miseryc.Satisfaction d.Life

59. In order to reprimand and expose evil deeds, we should rebuke the person as a wretched sinner.a.True b.False

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60. Describe a humble way to reveal deception.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

61. St. Basil tells us that the Spirit is given to somebody based on which of the fol-lowing conditions?a.TheirwillingnesstoreceiveHimb.Theirlevelofspiritualstrugglec.Withoutanyconditionforthehumantoaccomplishd.OnlycertainpeoplearepredestinedtoreceivetheSpirit

62. Explain the concept of being “full with the Holy Spirit.”__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

63. List the three practical things one must do to be filled with the Holy Spirit as instructed by St. Paul.a. __________________________________________________________________b. __________________________________________________________________c. __________________________________________________________________

Chapter 6:64. God’s commandment to honor one’s parents is the only commandment with __.a.Conditions b.Promiseforprosperityc.God’swisdom d.Heavenlyreward

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65. Explain the importance of honoring one’s parents. What does this symbolize?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

66. Which answer correctly pairs a term with its definitiona.Eyeservice=men-pleasingb.Supplication=usingGod’snameinvainc.Eyeservice=sincerityofheartd.Supplication=men-pleasing

67. All the work we do ought to be for _______.a.Thecomfortofourbrethren b.Mypersonalsuccessc.Christ’ssake d.TheworldlysuccessofCopticpeople

68. St. Paul instructs masters to act without ________ because they will be held accountable before God.a.Mercy b.Gentlenessc.Forgiveness d.Partiality

69. Does God regard a slave differently than his master? Support your answer and explanation with a verse.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________70. Having spiritual power means it is impossible for the creature to fall or commit sin.a.True b.False

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71. List three characteristics of the devil and write the verse where it is written.a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________b. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________c. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

72. In our spiritual struggle, which weapon is the strongest?a.Physicalweapons b.Prayerc.Worldlyweapons d.Knowledgeoftheworld

73. St. Paul prefers that the Ephesians pray for the Holy Spirit to guide his preach-ing.a.True b.False

74. Provide a verse which supports your answer to question 74:a. Answer:______b. Verse:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Bond of Love1. The church prays which hours when in a period of fasting?a.The3rd,6th,and9thhoursb.Onlythe3rdhourandthe6thhourc.The2ndhourandthe7thhourd.Thechurchdoesnotpraywheninaperiodoffasting

2. When choosing the korbana, the priests selects the one that is to become the Lamb from an _____ number of offeringsa.Even b.Oddc.Doesn’treallymatterthenumber d.There’sonlyoneintheplatter

3. Why is there an odd number of oblations in the platter from which the priest will select the most perfect and unblemished korbana to become the Lamb? Sup-port your answer with at least one Bible verse.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Fill in the Blank: Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the midst of His holy apostles, il-lustrates what was spoken of by King Solomon, the “____________ among ____ _______________.” (_________ of ________ ___: ______).

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5. There is a circuit in which the priest offers incense during the reading of the Catholic Epistlea.True b.False

6. The priest in the sanctuary during the Catholic Epistle represents:a. Jonahinthebellyofthebigfish b.OurLordintheTombc. TheApostlesinJerusalemfromtheperiodbetweentheAscensionandPentecostd. St.Paul’ssecondmissionaryjourney 7. Why is the Acts circuit shorter than the Pauline circuit? a. BecauseAbounaistiredbythetimetheActsoftheApostlesisreadb. BecauseSt.PaulpreachedinfurthercountriesandcoveredagreaterlandmassthantheotherApostlesc. BecauseActswaswrittenbySt.LukeandSt.PaulwrotemorebooksthanhimintheNewTestamentd. Noneoftheabove

8. We do not read the Synxarium because we are preoccupied with and immersed in the joy of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ during the Holy Fifty Days.a.True b.False

9. The Prayer of Reconciliation is not prayed during the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Covenant Thursday. Therefore, after the Creed we skip to: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. At what part of the Liturgy does the priest lift the Prospharine?a.ThebeginningofAnaphorab.DuringCommunionc.ThesecondpartofthePrayerofReconciliationd.AttheendoftheInstitutionNarrative

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11. What does the Prospharine represent? What is the significance of the priest lifting it?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. The word Anaphora means:a.Liftingup b.Puttingdownc.Coveringup d.Alloftheabove

13. Contrast the words “holy” and “saint”. What differentiates these two words?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14. When the priest prays, “He was incarnate and became man...” he puts incense in the censer. What does this action represent? What does the incense represent?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

15. The Greek word, anamnesis, represents:a.Rememberingsituationsoreventsthatoccurredinthepastb.Prophesyingaboutsituationsoreventsthataretooccurinthefuturec.Relivingatruthorreality d.Alloftheabove

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16. During the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Covenant Thursday the church prays the Commemoration of the Saints and the Prayer of the Departed because we are entirely immersed in the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ.a.True b.False

17. Match each verse with is appropriate part in Holy Liturgy:

Rev. 5:8 Incense1Cor.11:27 PreparationthroughRepentance

Mt.5:23-24 TheHolykiss

Heb.11:40&Rev.6:11

TheCommemorationoftheSaints

Jn.6:56 UnitingwithChristIs.6:3 ThePraiseoftheCherubimMt.26:26-28 SanctificationoftheOfferingEph.5:2 HeofferedHimselfforus1Cor.11:26 “YouProclaimMyDeath”Rev.4:11 “MeetandRight”

1Tim.2:1-2PrayerforthePresident&theArmedForces

1Tim.3:16 TheMysteryofGodliness

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Why and How?1. Explain how having a relationship with God fulfills your humanity? What is the significance of our existence?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. In speaking of having a relationship with God, what is the only thing that God asks of us?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Fill in the Blank. “And you shall ________ the Lord ______ _______ with all your ___________, with all your ____________, with all your __________-, and with all your ________________.’ This is the ______ commandment.” (Mk. ___:30)

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4. Fill in the Blank. “And the Lord your God will ______________ your _________ and the heart of your _________________, to _______ the Lord your God with all your ________ and with all your _____________, that you may _______-.” (________________ 30:6)

5. Fill in the Blank. “That you may ______ the Lord your _____, that you may ______ His _______, and that you may _____ to Him, for He is your ______” (Deut. 30: ___)

6. What is the reference for this verse: “We love Him because He first loved us.”a.1John.4:19 b.Matthew6:22c.John13:1 d.Isaiah45:5

7. There is no difference between believing in God and knowing God.a.True b.False

8. Which of the following is NOT an example illustrating the attitude of someone who would merely believe in God?a.BelievingthatGodexistsb.UnderstandingthattheLordJesusChristdiedandrosefromthedeadc.NotopposetheteachingoftheHolyBibled.WorshipingGodbyadheringtoHiscommandmentsincludingalmsgiving

9. The fact that I acknowledge that every good thing comes from God doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t spend my money as I please and it also doesn’t mean that I have to keep up with almsgiving.a.True b.False

10. The most important relationship in your life is your relationship with God because it’ll continue into eternity. The book cautions us to “Take Heed”. Describe the nature of the dialogue that Christ is having with us when He asks, “Do you want to?”__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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11. If you have the lost desire in sparking a personal relationship, the Lord Jesus Christ will not impose Himself on you. This is evidenced from the verse:a.“Behold,Istandatthedoorandknock.IfanyonehearsMyvoiceandopensthedoor,Iwillcomeintohimanddinewithhim,andhewithMe.”(Rev.3:20)b.“Iamthegoodshepherd;andIknowMysheep,andamknownbyMyown.”(Jn.10:14)c.“AndthenIwilldeclaretothem,‘Ineverknewyou;departfromMe,youwhopracticelawlessness!’”(Mt.7:23)d.“Helovedthemtotheend.”(Jn.13:1)

12. Fill in the Blank. God gives to those who don’t have the __________________, not to those who are not _______________

13. A real relationship with God necessitates ________________:a.TalkingwithHimforlongperiodsoftimeb.NottalkingwithHimatallc.TalkingwithHimforonly1minuted.Noneoftheabove

14. What does having a personal relationship with God cultivate?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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15. It is very difficult to speak about God’s love without:a.SeeingHimface-to-face b.SpeakingtoHim c.TouchingHim d.AlloftheAbove

16. Describe how reading the Holy Bible aids you in forming a personal relation-ship with God? How does this relate to the “Mind of God”?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

17. Define “spiritual cannon”: ________________________________________________________________________

18. As a part of your spiritual cannon, what should be completely every single day?a.CelebratingtheDivineLiturgy b.Prayerc.ReadingtheHolyBible d.BothB&C

19. As a part of your spiritual cannon, what should, specifically, be completely every week?a.Fasting b.Almsgivingc.CelebratingtheDivineLiturgy d.BothA&C

20. My personal relationship with God is cultivated from that which I do daily, weekly, and monthly.a.True b.False

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1. Describe your relationship with yourself in light of the Bible verses provided.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Fill in the Blank. “Take _______ on your own soul by ________ God, and show ________________________________. Gather your __________ into His ______________, and drive _________________ away from ______________-.” (Wis-dom of _________ 30: ___) 3. Fill in the Blank. “Therefore _______________ one ____________, just as __________________ also _______________us, to the _______ of _____.” (Romans 15:___)

My Relationships (Giving and receiving)

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4. When is it appropriate to abstain from going to church?a.Familialsituations b.Particularcircumstancesc.Deathinthefamily d.NoneoftheAbove

5. What are some of the things that the devil can use to preoccupy us while at church? Only list 3.a. ______________________________________________________________b. ______________________________________________________________c. ______________________________________________________________

6. Nothing should stop you from going to church.a.True b.False

7. Fill in the Blank. “How ______ are Your _________ to my _________, __________ than _________ to my _____________!” (___________ ____:103)

8. Describe how Psalm 119 illustrates what our relationship with the Holy Bible should be. Why should we love the Holy Bible? Provide a few verses from this chap-ter to strengthen your response.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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9. What are the 5 important elements mentioned that are beneficial when reading your Holy Bible?a. __________________________________________________________________b. __________________________________________________________________c. __________________________________________________________________d. __________________________________________________________________e. __________________________________________________________________

10. What you read and what you memorize from the Holy Bible are all avenues for meditation throughout the entire day.a.True b.False

11. The verses will then become a part of your inner being and be etched into your memory; this will allow you to retrieve it when you need it.a.True b.False

12. 1 Samuel 19 speak about Biblical figures with friends who aided in their deliver-ance. They were:a.SamsonandDelilah b.DavidandJohnathanc.JeroboamthesonofSolomon’sfriends d.MaryandMartha

13. 1 Kings 12 speak about Biblical figures with friends who were responsible for their demise. They were:a.SamsonandDelilah b.DavidandJohnathanc.JeroboamthesonofSolomon’sfriends d.MaryandMartha

14. Define codependency.a. Whenyouareinternallydependentonarelationshipb. Whenyouareindependentinmostaspectsofyourlifec. Whenyouseektomaintainrelationshipatanycosttothedegreeofsacrificingmoralsandvirtuesd. BothA&C

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15. Joshua the son of Sirach equips us with several necessary principles required for a lasting friendship. Briefly describe 3 of them; support with Biblical references.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

16. Joshua the son of Sirach equips us with several necessary principles required for a lasting friendship, which one is NOT one of them.a.Bequicktostrengthenthebondsofyourfriendshipb.Youshouldbequicktojudgeyourfriendc.Donotdiscloseyourfriend’ssecretsd.Friendshipismorepreciousthanriches

17. Which of the following is true when speaking regarding making friends on cha-trooms or online?a.Virtualfriendshipcantotallysatisfytheneedforfellowshipb.Youcandefinitelyliveinthepresentandunderstandthetruemeaningoffriendshipc.Friendshipsbuiltontheinternetandvariousmediaplatformsarenotsociallydetri-mentald.Peoplewhodonotinteractsociallycanneverreallyliveatruefriendship

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18. What is the “master gland” of our souls?a.Thepituitarygland b.Discernmentc.Honesty d.Love

19. When other monks asked St. Anthony, “What is the greatest of all virtues?” He responded: “__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________”

20. Discernment does not us the ability to decipher everything that we are exposed to it just allows us to determine what is good and what is bad. a.True b.False

21. There are 4 standards that we set for ourselves. They are:a. __________________________________________________________________b. __________________________________________________________________c. __________________________________________________________________d. __________________________________________________________________

22. Fill in the Blank. “A ____________ soul ___________ the _________________” (Proverbs ____:7)

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This Workbook is a production of the Diocese of New York and New England under the Auspices of His Grace Bishop David Bishop of the Diocese of New York and New England and the current Papal Exarch of the Archdiocese of North America for H.H. Pope Tawadros II. May God use this ministry for the Glory of His Holy Name.