The Bible
What are the four gospels?
Matthew,Mark,Luke and John
How many days is the Great Lent?
55
What is the name of the murder that was released instead of Jesus by Pilate?
Barrabas
What does Jesus tell peter before he is crucified?
That he will deny his name three times before bird crows.
Why do we celebrate Easter ?
Because Jesus Christ has risen from the dead.
What does the word Pascha translate to?
Passover
Why are the lights turned off during mass?
Lights are turned off to symbolize the darkness humanity lived in before the advent of Christ.
How many ranks in the church?
There are three ranks in the Coptic priesthood: Deacons, Priests and Bishops.
How was Jesus put upon the cross?
By having nails being put through his hands and feet.
Who was the first disciple who entered the tomb of Jesus when it was empty ?
Peter
How many books in the old testament?
39
During Holy week, what does the church reenact?
The entire passion of Christ
What is the main job of the deacon?
Deacons help priests and bishops in their ministry
At what hour did they crucify Jesus ?
Between 9 Am and noon.
What was the name of the woman that who saw the empty tomb?
Mary Magdalane
How many books are in the New Testament ?
27
When does the church read the entire Book of Revelation during Holy week?
Bright Saturday
Do copts believe God wrote the Bible?
Copts don't believe that God actually wrote the Bible, but that God and the Holy Spirit inspired the men who wrote down the words.
How many silver coins did the chief priests gives Judas to betray Jesus.
30 silver.
Why is fasting important?
Fasting is an important spiritual element of Coptic life.
Longest book in the Bile?
Psalms
How many days out of the year year are we supposed to fast?
210 days out of 365
What are the 7 Sacraments?
Baptism
Confirmation
Confession
Eucharist
Unction of the Sick
Martimony
Priesthood
What does the good thief on the cross ask from Jesus ?
Jesus remeber me when I come into you’re kingdom.
What did Peter and John see that made them realize Jesus' body had not been stolen?
They saw the linen clothing lying there and the handkerchief that had been around his head was now folded together in a place by its self.