The Courage to Walk With God
St. Moses the Strong was always a monk.
False
About how many monasteries were once in Wadi El-Natrun?
there were about 700 monasteries there.
Can you quote the verse from (1 Peter 3:15)
“Be ready to give a defense.” (1 Peter 3:15)
What is the large wall of icons in a Coptic church called? And What is it made from?
Iconostasis
Wood
Who is the center of the Christian faith? And Where did he born?
- Jesus Christ
- Bethlehem
The angel came to Joseph in a dream ; What did the angel tell Joseph to do?
Take the boy and his mother and Flee to land o F Egypt
Can you quote the verse from (Psalm 46:10)
“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)
Who gave St. Mark wisdom and courage?
The Holy Spirit
Can you quote the verse from (1 Corinthians 3:16)
"Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" (1 Corinthians 3:16)
Who recorded the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels?
The apostles and evangelists
How did Joseph respond to God's message? And What quality did Joseph show by obeying God immediately?
- He obeyed right away
- Trust
What special place did the Holy Family bless in Egypt? And What does "Shiheet" mean?
Wadi El-Natrun "Desert of Shiheet"
"Measure of the Heart"
Who brought Christianity to Egypt? And What city did he preach in?
- St. Mark
- Alexandria
What is the center door of the iconostasis called? And What icon is usually found above of it?
- Royal Door
- The Last Supper
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the ____.”
Life
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt? And What miracle did God performed through his hand in Exodus 14?
- Moses
- Parting the Red Sea
How can prayer give you strength in your daily life?
Prayer helps us feel peaceful, make good choices, trust God, and remember He is always with us.
What does it mean to "be ready to give a defense"?
To explain what we believe in a kind and confident way.
What icon is usually placed at the top of the iconostasis?
The Crucifixion
What monastery was built where the Holy Family stayed for about six months?
El-Muharraq Monastery
Can you quote the verse from (Hosea 11:1)
Out of Egypt I called My son (Hosea 11:1)
What does St. Paul mean when he says, “Pray without ceasing”?
It means keeping God in our minds and hearts throughout the day, not praying out loud all the time.
Name one way you can make your faith stronger.
- Pray daily
- read the Bible
- attend church
- Take communion
- listen during Sunday School.
Which saint is usually found on the right side of the altar?
St. Mark
Can you quote the verse from (Luke 1:3–4)
"It seemed good to me also… to write to you an orderly account… that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed." (Luke 1:3–4)