Holy Eucharist
What does Eucharist mean?
Holy Communion
What does Incarnation mean?
For us men and for our salvation He came down from Heaven; and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became Man.
Explain the Mystery of Ordination.
The becoming of a deacon, priest or bishop of God. It is administered by a bishop when the believer is ready.
This sacrament in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church allows a sinner to confess their sins and receive forgiveness through a priest.
The Sacrament of Repentance (Penance/Confession)?
What Fast are we currently in?
Great Lent
Anyone who is willing to partake in the Holy Communion needs to repent, be baptized and be clean in and outside his/her body. (True/False)
True
Explain the Mystery of Resurrection.
He suffered, died, and was buried. And on the third day He rose from the dead, in fulfillment of the Scriptures; He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He is coming again in His glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom shall have no end.
Which Sacraments are done on all laities?
Mystery of Baptism, Mystery of Myron and Mystery Holy Communion.
According to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, believers confess their sins to this spiritual guide who gives absolution and advice.
Who is the Father Confessor (priest / ንስሐ አባት)?
What was the first example of fasting?
Adam & Eve- fasting from the tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
After we partake in the Eucharist we must not wash with water our hands or body; we do not have to cut our nails and/or shave our hair. (True/False)
True
Who was given the Keys to the church? Or became the rock?
St. Peter
Which Sacraments are repeatedly done?
Mystery of Penance, Mystery Holy Communion and Mystery of Unction of The sick.
Meaning we must always partake in the Holy Eucharist and repent regularly.
In the Bible verse used by the Church teaches repentance with the words: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Who says this?
St. John the Baptist
Name all 7 Fasts
The Paramount fast(Tsome Gehad), The fast of Nineveah(Tsome Neneway), The Fast of Great Lent (Abey Tsome), The fast of the Apostles(Tsome Hawariyat), The Fast of the Assumption of Virgin Mary (Tsome Filseta)The fast of Advent(Tsome Nebiyat) The Wednesday/Friday Weekly Fasts (Tsome Dihinet).
When was the first Communion?
Holy Thursday
Which Apostles became the Two Pillars of our Faith?
St. Peter & St. Paul
Explain the Unction of the sick.
The anointing of the consecrated oil and prayers to the sick. This is done by the priests or bishops to the sick.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church describes the sacrament of repentance as a type of spiritual treatment where the priest acts like this kind of healer.
What is a spiritual physician (doctor)?
Explain the 6th week of Great Lent- Gebre Heir
Who is the wise and faithful servant?” What we do or do not do with our lives until we await Christ’s return to this world in His second coming. The faithful servant uses their talents to serve the Holy Church.
What Greek word does Eucharist come from?
The Greek word “eucharistia”, which literally translates to “thanksgiving.”
Name all 5 Pillars of the EOTC
Mystery of the Trinity, Mystery of Incarnation, Mystery of Baptism, Mystery of the Holy Eucharist, and Mystery of Resurrection or Second Coming
Name all 7 Sacraments of the EOTC
Baptism, Myron, Holy Communion, Ordination, Holy Matrimony, Mystery of Penance, Unction of the Sick
In Ethiopian Orthodox teaching, repentance is necessary because even though Christians are reborn through this sacrament, they can still commit sins afterward.
What is Baptism?
Name all 8 Weeks of The Great Lent. In order
Zewerde, Qidst, Mukrab, Mestagu, Debre Zeit, Gebre Heir, Nikkodmous, Hosanna/Himmat