Finish the Verse
Galatians 5:22-23
"But the fruit of the Spirit is _____, _____, peace, longsuffering, _______, goodness, faithfulness, _________, self-control
love, joy, kindness, gentleness
Who fills us with love and joy?
The Holy Spirit
Why is the Church covered in white during the Holy 50 days?
Joyful because the Resurrection gave humanity hope.
Give an example of a simple way to love someone
Saying good morning, listening, gratitude, asking if they need help, etc.
Matthew 22:37
"You shall _____ the Lord you God with all your _____, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great ________. And the second is like it: "You shall ____ your ________ as _______."
love, heart, commandment, love, neighbor, yourself
Is joy and happiness the same? If not, what's the difference?
Joy is eternal and happiness is temporal. You can be sad and joyful at the same time.
What are the names of the two types of days during the Coptic week. Explaining the meaning of the word and the days corresponding to each type.
Adam (Adam): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Watos (Bush): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Give an example of how someone can be joyful and in tribulation at the same time.
James 1:2
My brethren, count it all ______ when you fall into various ______
joy, trials
If God loves us, how come sometimes bad things happen to us?
For our edification, consequence of our action (God was not the cause), if it is a trial from God there is an escape
In the Midnight Praises, what does the first verse of the introduction say and what does that mean?
Arise o you children of the light, let us praise the Lord of hosts
Give an example from the bible pertaining to love
Ruth and Naomi, Jesus, the Good Samaritan, the paralyzed man
Psalm 43:4
"Then I will go to the ______ of God, to God my exceeding ______; And on the harp I will praise You, O God my God"
altar, joy
Where in the bible are the fruits of the Spirit listed and who listed them?
Galatians (5:22-23), St. Paul
In which sacrament do we receive the Holy Spirit?
Chrismation (Holy Myron)
What is one key factor that can help someone be more joyful?
Prayer, thankfulness
Which chapter in the book of 1 Corinthians discusses love and who wrote the book.
Chapter 13, St. Paul the Apostle
What is the one of the biggest enemies to joy
Complaining
The apostles' fast varies in the number of days depending on the Feast of Resurrection, but it always ends on the same day. What is that day and why is it that day?
July 12, martrydom of St. Peter and Paul
Give an example in the bible pertaining to joy
Paul and Silas in prison, David rejoicing in the Lord (psalms), the Israelites crossing the red sea