Coptic
Complete the following phrase "Our church is said to be the Church of..." Can you share ex. of what we are proud of...
Theologians, Monks, Martyrs, Evangilism
Can you share (1) sentence that the deacon says in the Holy Liturgy that sums Coptic Orthodox Church.
“Pray for the peace of the One holy, Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church of God”
"Church of God"
The church does not belong to anyone else - not even to herself- Only to God, who loves her, and saved her with His blood and obtained her as a purified bride for Himself.
How does the Holy Spirit work in Church?
Baptism
Chrismation/Confirmation
Eucharist
Repentance & Confession
Unction of the Sick
Matrimony
Priesthood
Could you share a few spiritual ways to experience Spiritual Growth?
Confession
Prayer
The Bible
Spiritual Meetings
Fasting & Asceticism
Our Services to Others
Coptic Orthodox Church is a "Church of Theologians" Can you share examples?
St. Athanasius, St. Dioscorus & St. Cyril
"One"
There is only one church in God’s mind, from the beginning of days & to eternity. The Body of Christ is one. The bride of Christ is one.
"Orthodox"
(Ortho=straight) The church is of a straight opinion, doctrine & thought.
The Holy Spirit & Baptism
Baptism is a Holy Sacrament by which we are born again by being immersed in water three times in the name of the Holy Trinity. It is the door by which the believer enters the church and has the right to partake in the rest of the Sacraments
Confession & your spiritual growth...
With honest, regular confession with readiness and sincere repentance to God before meeting the priest, the confessor receives absolution of his sins
Coptic Orthodox Church is a "Church of Monks" Can you list (3)
St. Anthony, St. Makarius, St. Shenouda & St. Bakhomios
“Holy”
The Holy Spirit is the reason behind the holiness of her members. He consecrates every member of this Body & lives in them making them a temple of God.
"Who is the Church"
It is the congregation of believers in Christ, gathered in the consecrated house of God, led by the priestly ranks, with the presence of angels and saints around the Holy Body & Blood of Christ.
The Holy Spirit & Chrismation/Confirmation
The Sacrament of Myron is a holy Sacrament, with which we receive the seal of the Holy Spirit. The word ‘Myron’ is a Greek word which means ‘ointment’ or ‘fragrant perfume’.
Prayer- cord that connects us to God, through which we receive spiritual nutrition. Give me ex. of different forms of prayers
The Eucharist/ Liturgy
The Agpeya
The "Jesus Prayer"
Spontaneous prayers
Coptic Orthodox Church is a "Church of Martyrs" Can you share examples of how our Church Prides in being the "Church of Martyrs"
Did you know that - we are the only Christian Church that uses (2) calendars - Gregorian cal & the Martyr cal. - because of all the martyrs she offered throughout her history.
"Catholic"
Catholic in this case means “universal” not the catholic denomination of the Church.
Steadfastness in Christ
Unity with the Heavenly
Unite with one another
Receiving forgiveness
Receiving salvation
Eternal life
Proclaiming our Lord’s death
The Holy Spirit & Eucharist
In the Sacrament of Communion, we partake of the Holy Body & Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, to unite & remain in Him & He in us
Service & your spiritual growth...
Teaching, giving & management
Acts of Mercy, Love & Compassion- Serving God Through Serving people
Acts of Worship (Prayers, Tasbeha & praises services)
Through these services, the believer is a living testimony of Our Lord Jesus Christ in their community. Service builds us and helps us help others, in our family, church & community!
Coptic Orthodox Church is a "Church of Evangelism" Can you explain what this could mean?
Throughout the history- our Church sent out Saints Preaching about Jesus around the world & until today.
For. Example St. Maurice & St. Verena
"Apostolic"
The Church is an extension of the apostles, their personal lives, beliefs, teachings and evangelism.
The Holy Spirit & Repentance& Confession
Through this sacrament, the sinner returns to God, confessing their sins before the priest to be absolved by the priest through the authority granted to him by God. (can someone read (1John 1:9))
The Bible & your spiritual growth...
The Word of God is our spiritual bread that gives joy & helps the spirit grow. It is the light that lights our path.“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)