MAR THOMA DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOL DIOCESE OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

DIOCESAN EXAMINATION – MAY 06, 2007 CLASS: GRADE 6 Registration Number:

Please do not write your name or the name of your Sunday school. Your Registration number will be verified under the responsibility of the Proctor.

DURATION: 90 MINUTES TOTAL SCORE: 100 POINTS

SECTION - I Mar Thoma Sunday School Curriculum A. Match the Following. Write the appropriate alphabet of the matching word from column B to column A in the space provided. (1x10 = 10 Points)

Column A Answer Column B 1. Jehu K A. Paul 1. (L-8/P-28) 2. Lydia E B. Holy Spirit 2. (L-20/P-60) 3. Barak L C. Mahnaim 3. (L-17/P-52) 4. Test of Fire G D. God strengthens 4. (L-5/P-19) 5. Jeremiah F E. Thyatira 5. (L-25/P-74) 6. Mountain of God J F. Jehovah exalts 6. (L- 7. Pentecost B G. Mount Carmel 7. (L-30/P-89) 8. Noah’s Ark I H. Cananite King 8. (L-3/Gen:8:4) 9. Saul A I. Mount Ararat 9. (L-29/P-86) 10. Jacob C J. Mount Horeb 10. (L-7/P-24) K. Son of Nimshi L. Deborah B. Fill in the blanks (1x10 = 10 points)

1. “Lord, son of David, have mercy on me!” Canaanite woman cried to Jesus. (L-22/P- 66)

2. Jesus asked His disciples to prepare the Passover meal in the upstairs room at Mark’s house at Jerusalem (L-10/P-33)

3. Towards the end of his rule, Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and gave his final message. (L-9/P-31)

4. Jeremiah is known as the weeping prophet (L-25/P-75)

5. Paul wrote a total of thirteen (13) epistles in 15 years. (L-29/P-87)

6. Saul was the first anointed king of Israel. (L-4/P-17)

1 7. We are the temple of God and have the duty to keep ourselves holy. (L-21/P-64)

8. Rebekah encouraged Jacob to deceive his father Isaac to get the blessings that truly belonged to Esau. (L-14/P-42)

9. Paul boasted in all his sufferings and praised Lord Jesus Christ. (L-29/P-87)

10. Solomon built the temple which consisted of Court, Holy Place and Most Holy Place. (L-16/P-49)

C. Choose the most appropriate response for the following questions. Circle the alphabet of the correct response. (1x15 = 15)

1. David led the Israelites to a major victory over this country during the time of King Saul. A. Amalikites B. Midianites C. Cannanites D. Philistines (L-13/P-40)

2. How many prophetic books are there in the Old Testament? A Thirteen B. Fifteen C. Fourteen D. Sixteen (L-25/P-74)

3. “Expect great things from God, do great things for God”. Whose motto was this? A. William Carey B. C. S. Lewis C. Abraham Mar Thoma D. Dr Stanley Jones (L-5/P-20)

4. Prophet Nathan named Solomon as ‘ Jedidiah’, which means______A. God saves B. God is love C. Beloved of God D. God provides (L-16/P-48)

5. This Apostle suffered a great deal of hardships for the gospel and is not included among the disciples. A. Philip B. Peter C. Barthelomeau D. Paul (L-29/P-86)

6. God created the sun, moon and stars on the ______A. second day B. fourth da C. third day D. first day (L-1/P-11)

7. Who said to whom? “Then wash not only my feet, but wash my hands and head as well”. A. Mary to Jesus B. Thomas to Jesus C. Peter to Jesus D. Martha to Jesus (L-10/P-34)

8. How many judges did God send to lead and save the Israelites? A. thirteen B. fourteen C. sixteen D. fifteen (L-17/P-51)

2 9. Who did king Hazekiah appoint to purify Jerusalem Temple? A. Pharisees & Sadducees B. prophets C. Priests & Levites D. Soldiers (L-21/P-64)

10. How many times did Jacob bow to the ground in the presence of his brother Esau as a sign of total submission? A. three times B. five times C. seven times D. nine times (L-14/P-43)

11. David is the son of ______. A. Solomon B. Jesse C. Saul D. Nun (L-4/P-17)

12. After strengthening prophet Elijiah, Lord appeared to him______. A.in a strong wind B. in an earthquake C. in a fire D. in a soft whisper (L-8/P-28)

13. Whom did Jesus call the rock on which he would build his church? A. Apostle Paul B. Apostle Peter C. John the Baptist D. Apostle Thomas (L-18/P-55)

14. Bartimaeus was a beggar who was ______A. blind B. paralytic C. lame D. deaf and dumb (L-12/P-38) 15. How many disciples were present when Jesus appeared for the third time after his resurrection, at John Mark’s house? A. Eleven B. Twelve C. Ten D. Seven (L-27/P-80)

D. Answer any five (5) of the following questions. Answers should be brief and to the point. (4x5 = 20 points)

1. What is confession? What are the two reflections of confession? What type of confession does the Mar Thoma church practice?

Confession is repenting our sins and seeking forgiveness from God. (1 point) Confession is a reflection of humility and contrition. One should feel sorry about his or her sins in presence of God. (2 points) Mar Thoma Church practices public confession. (1 point) (L-23/Page 69-70) 2. What are the four responsibilities God entrusted to Elijah after strengthening him?

1. Return along the wilderness near Damascus and enter the city. 2. Anoint Hazael, the King of Syria. 3. Anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi as King of Israel

3 4. Anoint Elisha, to succeed Elijah as the prophet. ( 1x4=4 points) (L-8/P-28)

2. What was resurrected Christ’s great commission to his disciples, as recorded in John’s Gospel? What are the three characteristics of the great commission?

Jesus commanded to his disciples “As the father has sent me, I am sending you”. He gave them the authority to forgive the sins of others. (1 point) The characteristics of the commission are:- Jesus sent them with authority Jesus gave them the Holy Spirit. He gave them the authority to preach redemption of sin. (3 points) (L-27/P-81)

3. What are the four lessons we learn from the parable of talents?

1. God gives us talents based on our ability 2. God wants us to gainfully use the talents we receive. 3. God entrusts us more talents if we gainfully use the talents we have. 4. Our talents will be taken away if we do not use it. (1x4=4 points) (L-15/P-45-46)

4. As per the Bible what does the dove represent? What does the dove symbolize?

As per the Bible the dove represents the Holy Spirit and god’s Grace. (1 point) The dove symbolizes innocence and tenderness. 2. Dove is the symbol of peace and purity. 3. Dove is the symbol of love and offering. (3 points) (L-3/P-16)

5. What did the eunuch do after he received Jesus Christ as his savior? What are the three things involved in Christian Baptism?

The eunuch got baptized after accepting Jesus Christ as his savior. (1 point) The three things involved in Christian baptism are: 1. Baptism is assign of purification 2. Baptism is the beginning of a new experiencing. 3. Through baptism, we become one with God. (3 points) (L-19/P-58)

4 E. Complete any Five (5) of the following Memory Verses. (6x5 = 30)

1. “Honor your father and mother” –which is the first commandment with a

promise-“that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the

earth.” (Ephe. 6:2-3) (L-28/P-85)

2. “If any one destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him, for God’s temple is

sacred, and you are that temple”. (1Cor 3:17) (L-21/P-65)

3. “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He

fulfils the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them”.

(Psalms 145 18-19) (L-8/P-29)

4. “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for

you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their

being”. (Rev. 4:11) (L-1/P-12)

5. “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be

your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave”.

(Mathew 20:26-27) (L-10/P-35)

6. “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few

things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s

happiness!” (Mathew 25:21) (L-15/P-47)

SECTION – II Mar Thoma Church Our Foundation and Vision

F. Select the most appropriate response for the following questions. Circle the alphabet of the correct response. (1x5 = 5 Points)

1. The first believers who accepted that Jesus as the Messiah were______A. Romans B. Jews C. Gentiles D. Greeks (Page-78)

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2. The first Anglican missionary who arrived in Malabar in 1816 was___ A. Thomas Norton B. Benjamin Bailey C. Henry Baker D. Claudius Buchanan (Page-84)

3. Which of the following statement is not true? (page-79) A. church is a pilgrim community. B. church is a worshipping community C. church is a body of worshippers from the same country and language. D. church is Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.

4. What is the name of the executive committee elected by the Sabha Pradhinidhi Mandalam? A. Sabha Council B. Episcopal Sinod C. Diocesan Council D. Edavaka Mission (Page-89)

5. To be elected as a Bishop of Mar Thoma Church, candidates have to get ______of votes from both clergy and the laity counted separately. A. 50 % B. 75% C. 60% D 55% (Page-89)

G. Fill in the blanks (1x5 = 5 Points)

1. For administrative convenience , the Mar Thoma church is divided into Dioceses each headed by a Bishop (Page-90) 2. Archdeacon Thomas was the first Indian bishop. (Page-83) 3. St. Thomas established Seven (7) churches in the Malabar Coast of India. (Page-82) 4. Members of Sabha Pradhinidhi Mandalam are elected for a term of Three (3) years. (Page-89) 5. Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos is the present Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of North America and Europe.

H. Answer any one of the following questions. (5x1 = 5) 1 Who was Abraham Malpan? What is the “Trumpet call of Reformation”? What are the two contributions of Abraham Malpan for reformation in the church? OR 2. What is “Coonen Cross Oath”? Briefly explain the history and the results of this event.

1. Abraham Malpan was the pioneer in the Reformation. He was a teacher at Seminary. (1 point)

6 2 Abraham Malpan and eleven other priests submitted a memorandum to the British Resident in 1836 suggesting much needed changes in the church. This is called “The Trumpet Call of Reformation”. (2 points) Abraham Malpan translated the Syriac liturgy which was used for centuries, in to language. He started celebrating the Holy Communion in Malayalam at his own native place. (2 points) ( Page – 86) OR 2. The “Coonen Cross Oath” is a pledge taken by a group of Christians. The pledge was “ We and our children shall never be under Rome.” (1 point) In 1653, about 25000 devoted Christians under the leadership of Archdeacon Thomas and 633 priests marched to Cochin fort. They were confronted by Portugese soldiers. They withdrew to a church at Mattancherry, where there was a cross. They tied ropes to the cross and touching the ropes they took the above pledge. The cross was slightly leaning and so the oath is known as “Coonen Cross Oath.” (4 points) (Page - 83)

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