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How many Sacraments does the Ethiopian Orthodox Church recognize?
Seven
What is used in Baptism to symbolize purification and rebirth?
Water
Which Sacrament removes original sin?
Baptism
What does water symbolize in Baptism?
Cleansing and rebirth
True or False: The Sacrament of Unction of the Sick can only be performed for those who are physically ill.
If true, defend your point.If false, correct the question.
False.
Correction: The Sacrament of Unction of the Sick is performed for both physical and psychological illnesses.
What Sacrament is considered the gateway to Christian life?
Sacrament of Baptism
What is the act of laying hands in the Sacrament of Priesthood meant to do?
Pass down Apostolic authority
What is the purpose of the Sacrament of Communion?
To unite with Christ
What does the bread and wine in the Eucharist become?
The true Body and Blood of Christ
What Diocese are we a part of?
Which Sacrament involves anointing with Myron oil?
Confirmation/Chrismation
What does a priest say at the end of Confession to grant absolution?
Prayer of absolution
Who is the Archbishop of our diocese?
Abune Fanuel
True or False: Holy Orders is for Priests and Nuns
If true, defend your point. If false, correct the question
False,
Holy Orders is for Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, but not for Nuns.
Who is the current Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
Abune Mathias
What is the primary purpose of the Sacrament of Confession?
Forgiveness of sins
In the Eucharist, what two elements are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ?
Bread and wine
What did St. John Chrysostom call the Church in relation to healing the soul?
A hospital, not a court room
What is the spiritual reason behind fasting before receiving the Holy Eucharist, and what does it reflect in early Christian tradition?
spiritual preparation
In the Sacrament of Confession, why is the priest’s absolution considered necessary, even though only God can forgive sins?
The priest, as a representative of Christ, exercises the authority given by Jesus in John 20:23, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them.
Who washed his hands before sentencing Jesus to be crucified, and what did it symbolize?
Pontius Pilate
symbolizes his attempt to claim innocence in Jesus’ death (Matthew 27:24).
In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, why does the bishop breathe on the person receiving Holy Orders (priesthood or deacons)?
represents the Holy Spirit descending upon them, just as Christ breathed on the disciples when giving them the authority to forgive sins—John 20:22.
What role do deacons play in the administration of the Sacraments, and which Sacraments can they NOT administer?
Deacons assist in the Eucharist and prayers but cannot administer Baptism, Confession, Priesthood, Unction, or Matrimony
What is the significance of the "binding and loosing" authority given to priests in Confession?
It refers to the power to forgive sins or withhold absolution based on true repentance.(Matthew 18:18)
In which two Sacraments does the Holy Spirit descend through the laying on of hands?
Confirmation & Priesthood