Lesson 1
What was the first place the Holy Family visited in Egypt?
Al Farma
What did St. Beshoy use so he wouldn't fall asleep while praying?
A rope tied to his hair
What country was St. Mark born in? What city in Egypt did St. Mark travel to?
Libya (Cyrene) ; Alexandria
Who baptized Jesus Christ?
St. John the Baptist
What book has seven prayers for different times of the day?
Agpeya
Where did the angel tell St. Joseph to go?
Egypt
What is the name of the desert St. Beshoy lived in?
Wadi El Natrun (Shiheet)
Who fixed St. Mark's broken sandal?
Anianus
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River.
What did St. Bishoy do when he saw Jesus?
Washed his feet
What did St. Antony do after hearing that verse?
He sold everything and followed God.
How many famous monasteries are in Wadi El Natrun?
Four
What happened to Anianus while fixing the sandal?
He poked his finger with a needle.
How many People are in the Holy Trinity? And who are they?
Three. ; The father, son, and Holy Spirit
Where did Jesus say we should pray?
In our room (our secret place).
Why did the Holy Family travel to Egypt?
To keep Baby Jesus safe.
Who taught St. Bishoy how to pray and live as a monk?
Abba Bemwah
What miracle did St. Mark do for Anianus? What happened after Anianus was healed?
He healed his finger ; He and his family believed in Jesus and were baptized.
How did the Holy Spirit appear at Jesus' baptism?
Who is the Son?
How did God the Father speak at Jesus' baptism?
As a dove
Jesus Christ
As a voice from heaven.
Who is the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church today?
Pope Tawadros II
When we get angry, what are the three things we should do?
Stop, Breath, and pray
Name two of the popular monasteries in Wadi el natroun
St. Bishoy, St. Macarius, El Baramous, or El Suryan
What happened in St. Mark's house after Jesus went to heaven?
The Holy Spirit came on Pentecost looking like tongues of fire
What feast celebrates the revealing of the Holy Trinity?
Epiphany.
Why is there a lion with St. Mark?
Because God protected St. Mark and his father from two lions.