The cross
What does Abouna use to bless the people?
The sign of the Cross
How many times is the baby immersed in the water during Baptism?
Three times
What do we receive in Holy Communion?
Jesus' Body and Blood
How many sacraments did the Lord Jesus Christ establish?
seven
In the Unction of the Sick, what shape does Abouna make when anointing with oil?
The shape of the Cross
Is the Cross in the church just for decoration?
No. It is our source of power, love, and pride.
In whose name is the baby baptized?
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What happens to us when we receive Holy Communion?
We become one with Jesus, and He dwells in us.
Which sacrament helps us when we make a bad choice and sin?
Repentance and Confession
How many cotton wicks are placed in the bowl of oil?
Seven
Name three places where we see or use the Cross.
on top of the church tower, during Baptism, during Chrismation, during the seven sacraments, or when Abouna blesses the people.
What does Abouna make on the water before the baby is baptized?
The sign of the Cross
What happens to the bread and wine during the Liturgy
The Holy Spirit changes them into the Holy Body and Precious Blood of Jesus.
Who comes to dwell in the baptized person after Chrismation?
The Holy Spirit
Why are the seven wicks lit one by one?
One wick is lit at the beginning of each of the seven prayers
Why do we make the sign of the Cross everywhere?
Because it reminds us that the Lord Jesus is always with us.
What sacrament does the baptized person receive after Baptism?
The Sacrament of Chrismation
How many times does the Cross go around the altar during the Liturgy?
3 times
Who ordains a new priest?
The pope or bishop.
In Holy Matrimony, who does Abouna pray for?
The bride and the bridegroom
Why do we use the Cross in every sacrament of the Church?
Because the Lord Jesus Christ founded all seven sacraments, and through His Cross we receive God's blessings and become His children.
How many times does Abouna anoint the baptized person with the Holy Myron?
36 times
Why do we confess our sins before taking Holy Communion?
To clean our hearts and make them ready for Jesus
Name all seven sacraments.
Baptism, Chrismation, Repentance and Confession, Holy Eucharist, Unction of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, and Priesthood.
Why does Abouna place the Cross on the bride and groom?
To bless them, ask the Holy Spirit to make them one.