Integral Coptic Rituals
What is the most important daily ritual for Copts?
Prayer
True or False: Coptic babies are confirmed immediately after baptism.
True
When is Coptic Christmas celebrated?
January 7
What are the prayers contained in the Book of Hours called?
Agpeya
Which sacraments are most similar to the Catholic sacrament rituals?
1. Confession
2. Anointing of the sick
3. Matrimony
4. Priesthood
Name 2 things that Copts do during Advent.
1. Fasting
2. Attending mass every Sunday
3. Lighting the Advent candles
Why do Copts pray the Agpeya?
Hint: What are the prayers about?
To remember or reflect on events in Jesus's life and his teachings.
True or False: Coptics receive only the Body of Christ (bread) during the distribution of the Eucharist.
False: Wine is also distributed using a spoon.
True or False: Coptic Easter always takes place on the same day as Catholic Easter.
False
Name two purposes of the Coptic tattoo.
1. Identification and belonging in the Coptic community
2. A "ticket" for getting into Coptic churches
3. Reminder of faith
4. Connecting to Jesus's pain on the cross
What must Copts do for 9 hours before receiving the Eucharist?
Fast
Besides the date, name one difference between Coptic Easter and Catholic Easter.
1. Length of Lent (55 days)
2. Fast from all food and drink on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
3. Long mass on Holy Saturday until dawn on Easter.
True or False: A person's hands and face must be washed, and two prostrations performed before praying the Agpeya.
False: THREE prostrations
Why is a baptized baby submerged in water THREE times?
Symbolizes three aspects of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
Who's birth is celebrated during Copts' main Moulid?
The Virgin Mary