House of God
The Church is the House of ______?
God!
In the Tabernacle what is the The Screen?
Only the High Priest could go behind it once a year with blood
The Church’s public worship of God
Where is God?
Everywhere!
What are the three shapes of the church?
Cruciform/Cross, Cirrular, and Ship
What does The Church represent
Christ
In the Tabernacle what is the The Laver?
This is employed to wash and purify the body, symbolizing baptism in the Church of the New Testament
What three events in Jesus’ life do we especially remember during the Liturgy?
His Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension
We look towards the east as a Symbol of Re-----, H---, and L----
Rebirth, Hope, and Light
What shape has no beginning and no end?
The Circle
What happens to the bread and wine during the the Divine Liturgy?
It becomes the Holy Body and Blood
In the Tabernacle what is The Golden Lampstand
With its seven lamps that never goes out showing how the church remains lit throughout everything
Why is the altar an important part of the church?
it reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice and is where the Eucharist is offered.
Finish The Verse from Matthew 24:27:
"The Lord declared that His advent looks like the lightning, appears from the ---- and shines upon the ----"
East, West
Which shape reminds us of Golgotha and the Crucifixion?
The Crusiform/Cross
When did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost
In the Tabernacle, what is the The Table Of Shewbread?
This refers to the care of Christ for His Church. He feeds the people with His own body and blood, that they abide in Him
When Jesus cleaned the Temple, what lesson does it teach us about our hearts?
How are we facing the cross when facing East?
St. Athanasius has raised one point of interest, which is that Christ was facing the west while hanging on the Cross. Therefore upon looking towards the East in our prayers, we meet the Crucified Lord face to face.
Which shape does the number 8 represent?
The Boat
When do we receive the Holy Spirit?
Chrismation
In the Tabernacle, what is The Ark of the Testament?
The most holy place where God dwelt; the unity between God and people aiming them to participate in His Heavenly glories eternally
According to the hymn Epouro, what do we ask Christ to do in our hearts?
Drive out evil, strengthen our faith, and purify us
Finish the saying from St. Basil the Great, On the Holy Spirit:
"We all look towards the east in our prayers, but few know that we are seeking our ancient fatherland, --------, which God planted in Eden toward the east."
Paradise
What shape is used by many Coptic Orthodox churches?
The Boat