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RAGAN EL-KERAZA

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H.H. Pope Tawadros II

Pope of Alexandria &Patriarch of the See of St. Mark

H.G. Bishop David

Bishop of the Diocese of New York and New England

Name

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Table of ContentsPage

Arise and Build 4

The Book of Ezra 9

You Have a Role! 15

The Development of the Church Building 20

The Human Personality 26

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Arise and Build1) What does it mean when we say, “We will arise”?A. Waking up from sleep B. Arising through RepentanceC. “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” (Ephe-sians 5:14) D. Both B and C

2) In Ephesians 5:14, what does the word “Death” refer to?A. When someone dies B. When someone’s life on earth endsC. It refers to the consequence of sin, “For the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23)D. Departure

3) Why is it important to arise?A. To repentB. To renew our life and gain eternal lifeC. To return to God and His ChurchD. All of the above

4) What are the Consequences of Sin?

A. __________________________________________________________________

B. __________________________________________________________________

C. __________________________________________________________________

5) What is repentance? Fill in the blank.Repentance is a complete __________ like what happened with the ____________________. It is _____________ to _________and ____________ ______________while ___________ any ______________ or _____________ with a clear ___________ and a ___________ ______. We need to ___________ to _____________ from the ______________ of __________ in order to _________ our

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____________ and be ___________ ______________ ___________ with __________ in ______________.

6) What are the 3 steps of repentance?Step 1: ___________________________________________________Step 2: ___________________________________________________Step 3: ___________________________________________________

7) Why do we confess in the presence of a priest? Support your response with a Bible Verse. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8) What does the repentant receive during confession?A. Solution for problems that hinder our spiritual growthB. Absolution from the consequence of our sinC. MedicineD. Both A and B

9) What are the requirements for a successful Repentance? If applicable, provide a verse to support the requirement. A. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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C. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________D. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10) What do we need in order to grow in our spiritual life?A. Repentance and honest confession in front of God and priest to receive an absolution and guidance; and Continuous partaking of the Holy Communion to abide in Christ and He in us.B. Baptism and the Holy Myron are essential for becoming one body with Christ in His Holy Church.C. Guidance from the Spiritual Father in order to live a pure life and partake of the rest of the Church Sacraments.D. All of the above

11) What are we referring to when we say “We will Build”?A. Body, Mind, Spirit, and SoulB. Homes and BuildingsC. Holy Social RelationshipsD. Both A and C

12) Provide a verse and reference for each of the following concepts:A. Building the Body: ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________B. Building the Soul: ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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C. Building the Mind: ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________D. Building the Spirit: ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

13) List and explain each characteristic of a balanced Christian personality. Provide Bible Verses and references where applicable.A.______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________C.______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________D. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14) What do we build?A. The Gates and the Heart of Jerusalem B. The Temple of GodC. A Faithful Service D. All of the above

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15) Fill in the blank: “Your ___________ I have ___________ in my heart, That I might ________ ________against ________.” (________ ______ : _______)

16) Through which sacrament is our body consecrated and becomes a temple of God in which the Spirit of God dwells? A. BaptismB. Holy MyroonC. Holy CommunionD. Confession

17.) Fill in the blank:“Let your ____________ so ____________ before men, that they may ________ your _______ ________ and ___________ your __________ in ___________.” (____________ ____ : ____)

18) Fill in the blank:“The God of _____________ Himself will ___________us; therefore, we His ___________ will ________ and __________.” (___________ ____ : _______)

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The Book of Ezra1) The meaning of the name, “Ezra” is…A. God is my Helper B. God is my StrengthC. God is my Hope D. God is my Refuge

2) List the leaders of each returning group of captives:First group: _______________________________________________Second group: _____________________________________________Third group: _______________________________________________

3) Fill in the following verse:“Who is among ______ of all His _________? May the ________ his ________ be with him and let him _____ ______!” (2 Chronicles 36:___)

4) Which of the following is NOT true about King Cyrus?A. He was a King of Medes and PersiaB. The Spirit of the Lord moved his heartC. He did not practice religious toleranceD. He gave back the articles that were taken by Nebuchadnezzar

5) Explain how the Israelite captives obtained favor in the eyes of the Babylonians just as they did when departing the land of Egypt.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6) Who showed King Cyrus the prophecy about him from Isaiah?A. Jeremiah the Prophet B. Daniel the ProphetC. Baruch the Prophet D. Isaiah the Prophet

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7) Fill in the following verse:“Who says of _______, ‘He is My ___________, And he shall _________ all My _____________, Saying to ____________, ‘You shall be ________,’ And to the _____________, ‘Your foundation shall be _______.’” (_______ ___:28)

8) List four reasons why the decision to return to Jerusalem was so difficult for the captives:1.) ______________________________________________________________________2.) ______________________________________________________________________3.) ______________________________________________________________________4.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9) Fill in the following table:

King Cyrus Our Lord Jesus ChristThe Sun of Righteousness

Freed Israel from captivity in Babylon

All the kingdoms of the earth bow before the King of Kings

Built the physical house of God in Jerusalem

10) The meaning of the name, “Zerubbabel” is…A. From Jerusalem B. Born in JerusalemC. Son of Israel D. Born in Babylon

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11) Fill in the following verse:“For those who ________ Me I will ________, and those who ____________ Me shall be __________ ____________.” (1 ________ 2:___)

12) Fill in the following verse:“On the __________ day of the __________ month you shall have a holy ___________. You shall do no customary ________, and you shall keep a feast to the Lord __________ days.” (_________ 29:12)

13) Fill in the following verse:“For as the ______ is one and has many ____________, but all the _____________ of that one ________, being many, are one ________, so also is _________.” (1 _________ 12:_____)

14) Fill in the following regarding the accusations against Jerusalem that were sent to the Kings of Persia:

? The adversaries of _______ and Benjamin wrote an accusation to King _____________.

? Bishlam, ___________, Tabel, and their companions sent an accusation to King ____________.

? ________, the commander, and __________, the scribe, also wrote a letter against Jerusalem to King _____________ in which they accused the captives of rebuilding a rebellious and evil city.

15) Who came and rebuked the Israelites of dwelling in “paneled houses” while the temple lies “in ruins”?A. Daniel the Prophet B. Haggai the ProphetC. Ezra the Prophet D. Jeremiah the Prophet

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16) Fill in the following verse from Zechariah:“Not by _________, nor by __________, but by My ____________, Says the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6)

17) Fill in the following verse:“But the _________ of their God was upon the ___________ of the _____________, so that they could not make them __________ till a report could go to __________.” (Ezra ___:____)

18) Explain how God transformed the events with Tattenai into good for His people _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

19) Approximately how many years passed between the events of chapter 6 and chapter 7?A. 66 years B. 43 yearsC. 70 years D. 58 years

20) What was Ezra’s title?“Ezra the _________, a ________ of the _______ of the ______ of ___________.” (Ezra 7:___)

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21) Explain what Ezra meant when he said “to beautify the house of the Lord.”______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

22) Fill in the following verse:“The ______ granted him all his _______, according to the _________ of the _______ his God upon ______.” (Ezra ___:6)

23) What did Ezra do before departing for Jerusalem?A. He camped by the river of AhavaB. He proclaimed a fast for three daysC. He asked the king for soldiers and protectionD. Both A and B

24) Explain why God allowed the return of the Israelite Captives in three separate groups:A. Free will:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. Differentleaders:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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C. DifferentGoals:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

25) Fill in the following verse:“Since You our _____ have __________ us less than our ___________ deserve and have _______ us such _______________ as this.” (Ezra ___:____)

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You Have a Role!1) Complete the following verse: “In all labor _____________________________________, but idle chatter leads _______________________.” (Proverbs 14:23)

2) When God sees a person struggling in their spiritual life, He sends them sup-port. What is this support?a. A good support system b. His gracec. Bringing their struggle to an end d. Making everything easy

3) True/False: The Bible commands us to grow in His grace.a. True. This is written in ______________________________. (2Peter 3:18)b. False. This wasn’t directly commanded, but we can interpret other verses to mean this.

4) What does struggling and growing in grace lead us to?a. Exhaustion and burnoutb.Superficialandtemporaryknowledgec. Knowledge of God for personal gaind. Genuine knowledge of our God

5) According to Acts 20: 32, what is the grace of God able to do to each one of us? List two things.1. ________________________________________________________________2. ________________________________________________________________

6) We must have a role because we are rational beings with a sound mind and ____.a. No choice but to obey b. A free willc. We are not held responsible for our actionsd. God isn’t able to work without us

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7A) Where in the Gospel did our Lord Jesus Christ say that we can do nothing with-out Him? ________________________ 7B) Write this verse: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

8) True/False:SincewecandonothingwithoutHim,Hisgracealoneissufficienttosaveus.Thisgivesus a valid excuse to be slothful.

9) “God who created you without you, cannot save you without you.” Who said this?a. Saint John Chrysostom b. Saint Clement of Alexandriac. Saint Athanasius d. Saint Augustine

10) The grace that God gives a person cannot work without that per-son’s__________________. a. Mere agreement b. Cooperation with itc. Mere knowledge of that graced. Idleness and knowledge that they need to change

11)The gift of God (such as values for which we struggle) depends in its entirety on:a. The extent to which we strive for itb. The extent to which we think we need itc. The will of God who grants this giftd. The will of the one who is struggling for this gift

12) Moses held his hands up in prayer while Joshua’s army fought against giants and were victorious. Describe what we can apply from this Biblical example from the Old Testament. Where is this recorded in the Old Testament (book and chap-ter)?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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13) “Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today.” (Exodus 14:13) Why then did Moses say this if we are required to act as well as rely on His grace?a. Sometimes you burn out and have no choiceb. This refers to the grace of salvation in matters that humans cannot overcome, such as creation, baptism and salvationc. This refers to the grace of salvation in matters that humans can overcome on their own, such as creation, baptism and salvationd. This clearly implies that we can just rely on God’s grace and remain idle

14) “Knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Where is this verse stated?a. 1 Corinthians 15:58 b. 2 Corinthians 15:58c. 1 Corinthians 9:10 d. 2 Corinthians 9:10

15) Complete the verse: “And whoever gives______________________________________________________, assuredly, I say to you, __________________________________________________________________________________________. (Matthew 10:42)

16) True or false: Prayer is a form of struggling, and we receive grace every time we pray.

17) True or false: If we struggle and work according to our own ability, the grace of God will complete what we are not able to do.

18) What does the “communion of the Holy Spirit” refer to in the apostolic bless-ing?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

19) True or false:The Holy Spirit can save and preserve you and wants to do this even without your partic-ipation.

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20) List 3 reasons why the Holy Spirit does not work alone to save us.

1.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

21) True or false: God’s grace limits our personal freedom.

22. State a verse in which the Bible warns us against refusing the work of the Holy Spirit in us:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

23) Complete the verse: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” (Revelations 3:20)

24) If you choose to work with the Holy Spirit, you will receive the grace to com-plete all holiness according to:a) Your human capabilities b) Your willingness and diligencec) The extent of your negligence

25) Grace is the ____________ by which you can fight and gain victory.a. Only way b. Easy wayc. Weapon d. Hard way

26) Write the verse Zechariah 1:3: ”_________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________.”

27. List 4 examples of Biblical events where both action and grace are displayed.1. __________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________

28) Complete the following verse: I planted, ________________________________________________________________. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but __________________________________________________. (1 Corinthians 3:6-7)29) True or false: The grace of God surpasses all of our abilities.

30) List and describe three lessons we can learn from the story depicted with Elijah and the widow.1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Development of the Church Building

1. Which of the following is NOT true?a, The word “Church” is translated from the Greek word Ekleesiab. The Church is the place where believers come to meet with Christ c, The word akaloo refers to the believers being surrounded by angels and saints d, All of the above are true

2. What are the three periods through which the church has lived?First period: _______________________________________________Second period: _____________________________________________Third period: _______________________________________________

3. Fill in the following verse about Jacob’s ladder:“How ___________ is this ________! This is none other than the ________ of ________, and this is the _________ of _________!” (Genesis ___:___-17)

4. Who said, “There is no salvation outside of the church”?A. St. Augustine B. St. CyprianC. St. Ambrose D. St. John Chrysostom

5. Briefly explain why God instituted the sacrifice of animals. When did God demonstrate this type of sacrifice?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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6. Creation was saved by its entrance through the door of Noah’s ark. What is the “door” through which all of humanity may enter and be saved? A. The gate of Hope in Bethel (“house of God”)B. The pierced side of our Lord Jesus Christ on the crossC. The wood of the cross of our Lord Jesus ChristD. None of the above

7. How did St. Paul describe the Tabernacle of Meeting? A. The dwelling of the saints and angelsB. The rock of faith which followed IsraelC. The shadow of the heavenly thingsD. The resting place of the Most High God

8. Fill in the following verse said by Solomon:“The ________ said He would _________ in the dark _______. I have surely ________ You an _________ house, and a _______ for You to _________ in _________.” (_________ 8:12-13)

9. Who said that unresolved conflicts between brethren should be mediated by the church? A. Our Lord Jesus Christ B. St. John the BelovedC. St. Peter D. King Solomon

10. What are the three types of structures that can be used for the church building?1.) _______________________________________2.) _______________________________________3.) _______________________________________

11. Briefly describe/explain each of the following items found in the Tabernacle of Meeting:

The Veil: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Bronze Laver: __________________________________________________________

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The Golden Lampstand: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table of Showbread: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ark of the Covenant: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AltarofBurntOffering:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Holy of Holies: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. What is the purpose of the ostrich egg which hangs down from the Iconostasis?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of candles in the church? A. TheyresemblethesaintsintheirselflessnessB. The ones on the altar resemble the angles that appeared in the tombC. One that is always lit at the altar’s eastern side resembles the wise men’s starD. All of the above are true

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14. Fill in the following verse concerning the use of lights in the church:“There were many _________ in the __________ room where they were __________.” (_____ 20:___)

15. Fill in the following verse:“_________ ________ is the same ___________, ________ and __________.” (Hebrews ___:____)

16. Who described the sanctuary as the “Sanctuary of God, the Pantocrator, where He is seated on His throne with His apostles”? A. St. Germanus B. St. AugustineC. St. Peter D. St. Paul

17. Fill in the following verse about the Holiness of the Sanctuary:“Do not _______ near this ________. Takeyour__________offyour________,forthe________ where you _________ is _________.” (________ 3:5)

18. What does the “royal door” refer to?A. All three of the entrances into the SanctuaryB. The entrance to the left of the SanctuaryC. The entrance to the right of the SanctuaryD. The middle entrance to the Sanctuary

19. Fill in the following verse regarding our longing to be with God:“How ______ is your ____________, O Lord of _______! My ________ longs, yes, even ________ for the ________ of the Lord; my ______ and my ________ cry out for the _________ God.” (Psalm ___:1-2)

20. Fill in the following verse:“In that ______ there will be an _________ to the _________ in the ________ of the _______ of ________.” (_______ 19:19)

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21. Briefly explain why we pray towards the east:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

22. What is the purpose of the Altar Tablet/Board? What does it allow us to do?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

23. Which of the following church vessels are NOT found inside the altar? A. The CiboriumB. The DomeC. The Korban BasketD. The Book of Gospel

24. Which of the following icons may be found decorating the Ark? A. The Last SupperB. The church’s patron SaintC. St. MaryD. All of the above

25. Where does the word “prospherine” come from? Briefly explain what it is and what it resembles.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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26. Explain what each of the following parts of the Censer represent/symbolize:The three chains and the one chain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The lower and upper domes: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The hook at the top: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The burning coal: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

27. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Book of Gospel? A. It is a copy of the Old and New TestamentsB. It is encased in a shell of silver or goldC. ItisdecoratedwithaniconoftheResurrectionorCrucifixionD. It is decorated with an icon of St. Mary or the church’s patron Saint

28. Fill in the following information about the Ciborium:It is a small vessel of __________, ___________ in shape and having a __________. Its purpose is to _________ the ________ ________ moistened with a few drops of the __________ ___________ to the ______ or _________, or to any person who _________ ___________ the Divine Liturgy.

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The Human Personality1. What does the term personality refer to?a. A person who is easy to get along withb. A group of personsc. Combination of characteristics or qualities that form one’s distinctive character d. How someone’s life changes over time.

2. List 5 attributes that can affect one’s personality. I. ___________________________________________________________________II. ___________________________________________________________________III. ___________________________________________________________________IV. ___________________________________________________________________V. _______________________________________________________________

3. True or False: Some experiences are more impactful than others in shaping one’s character

4. What plays a big role in shaping the traits of one’s personality? a. Environment b. Weather c. Seasons d. Holidays

5. True or False: One’s personality only consists of positive traits

7. How does one address their positive personality traits? a. Treating them b. Acquiring them

8. True or False: Wealth and/or urbanization are always considered positive factors in shaping one’s personality

9. Write 1 Timothy 6:10 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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10. Describe how poverty can be viewed as a positive factor in shaping one’s per-sonality. Recite a Biblical verse which supports this. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. What is the first environmental factor that shapes personality from infancy through childhood? a. Family and upbringing b. Social mediac. Church d. Friends

12. Describe how a child can develop a perfect personality. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Describe Biblical support, including a verse, how children can grow up in sin by following their parent’s ways. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14. One’s community consists of: a. Wealth and power b. Food and drinkc. Weatherd. Social and cultural environment that we are an integral part of

15. True or False:

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Communityalwaysfostersapositiveeffectinformingone’spersonality.

16. What example does the lesson provide to make it easier for a person to stand up against a group of people?a. Supportive parents b. Passionate friendsc. A sharp, strong, wise, and independent personality

17. A positive friendship is one in which friends: a. push each other toward heaven by encouraging each other to be spiritual and suc-cessful peopleb. pull each other towards failure and loss

18. A negative friendship is one in which friends: a. push each other toward heaven by encouraging each other to be spiritual and suc-cessful peopleb. pull each other towards failure and loss

19. Write a Biblical verse that supports how friendships can cause us to deviate from God’s teachings. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

20. Fill in the blank. The more ___________________ you receive, the more ability you will have to deal with different issues. a. Comfort b. Trials c. Luck d. Education

21. Recite Proverbs 10:14___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

22. Social media can negatively impact one’s personality by: a. spending long periods of time on worthless activities

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b. keeping in communication with friends c. bringing joy to the heart d. allowing us to esteem others highly

23. What satiates the psychological and spiritual needs of a person? a. Work b. Churchc. School d. Friends

24. Recite Ephesians 5:15-16 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

25. List 3 positive habits from the orthodox church that protects one from falling into sins. I. ____________________________________________________________________II. ___________________________________________________________________III. ___________________________________________________________________

26. What do we consider as the strong foundation of our lives? a. Faith b. Addictionc. Lying d. Anger

27. Memorize Jude 1:20______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

28. What best reflects the Christian doctrine? a. Getting the lead part in the school play b. Reaching all of one’s goals c. Loving and forgiving people

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29. How can one get on the right track in following God’s will? a. Falling into sin b. Believing in eternal life c. Logging back onto social media

30. Memorize Hebrews 12:1-2 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

31. Memorize Philippians 3:15__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

32. What is the most important factor in shaping one’s personality? a. The church b. The personc. The family d. The community

33. Recall the life of Joseph. Show how his life is an example of how one can over-come destructive environments and have success. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

34. Write a verse that reminds you to ask God for His grace and support. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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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.

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