Resurrection
Who was the first to see Jesus after his resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
When does Holy Week fall?
The week before Resurrection.
What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked jealousy from his siblings?
A coat of many colors
What hymn is said at both the end of matins, and liturgy? Does it change?
Amen Alleluia. It changes depending on the season the church is in.
In what city were Jesus’ followers first called “Christians”?
Antioch
How many days are between the Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus?
40
What event in the life of Jesus is typically associated with Wednesday of Holy week?
Judas conspiring to betray him.
What does Jesus say is the first and greatest commandment?
Love God with all your heart, minds, soul, and strength.
What is the most common liturgy used in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Basil
What are the seven sacraments of the church?
Baptism, Myron, Repentance & Confession, Communion, Unction of the Sick, Marriage, Priesthood
What did Jesus promise that would come after his Ascension?
His Holy Spirit
What did Jesus say to his disciples during the Last Supper?
“Take eat, this is my body given for you and for many do this in remembrance of me”.
“Take drink, this is my blood of the New Covenant shed for you and for many do this in remembrance of me”.
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
John 11:35 Jesus wept.
What are the 4 parts of the liturgy? (in order)!
Offering of the Lamb, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Faithful, Distribution.
What are all the fasts we fast in our church?
Nativity, Jonah, Lent, Apostles, St. Mary's, Wednesday and Friday.
Because Jesus had said he would rise again, Pilate set a watch over the tomb at the request of?
The chief priests and Pharisees
Who were Joseph and Nicodemus?
Jesus was laid in the borrowed tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, and it was the Pharisee Nicodemus, famous for asking Jesus how a man must be born again, who supplied the myrrh and aloes.
True or False: David wrote the entire book of Psalms.
False: The Psalms are a collection by many writers, but David contributed the most.
When does the bread and wine, turn into the Body and Blood of Christ?
After the congregation sings the hymn “Amen, Amen, Amen, your death oh Lord…” the congregation bows down. At this point the Priest signs the bread 3 times and says “And this bread He makes into His holy Body”. At this point, the bread becomes the body. The priest then stands, signs the chalice which contains the wine 3 times, and says “And this cup also, the precious Blood of His New Covenant.” At this point the wine turns into the blood of Christ.
What prayer is said during every church gathering?
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The soldiers that had been guarding the tomb reported that the disciples had stolen Jesus' body. Why?
They did not want people to know Jesus had risen because it would have caused riots against the chief priests. In return the guards were given money by the chief priests.
Where was Jesus Crucified? What does it mean? What is the tune similar too?
Golgotha meaning Place of the skull. The melody of the hymn is similar to the ancient Egyptians burial song.
What Israelite saved her people from being murdered and was a wife of the king?
Esther
Why does the priest wash the oblation bread with water?
This was the custom in the Old Testament to wash the sacrifice offering before offering it. In addition, the priest adds water to the chalice which has the wine that will become the Blood of Christ, as a sign of the washing of the sacrifice also.
What holds the churches together even though we are so far from each other?
We all have the same doctrine.