Vocabulary Words
What does "Grace" mean?
God's life in us
Name one of the essential elements of Orthodox Christian worship?
(Praise, thanksgiving, repentance, supplication and dedication)
What are the two main parts of the Bible?
The Old Testament and The New Testament
What is Repentance?
To be sorry and to turn away from sin and be closer to God.
Who built the ark?
Noah
What does "Orthodox" mean?
Right worship/ right glory
How many liturgical periods are there in a year? Name one.
7
(Nativity, Epiphany, Great Lent, Resurrection, Pentecost, Transfiguration, & The Holy Cross.
What is the Pentateuch?
The five books of Moses
Who committed the first sin?
Adam & Eve
How many commandments are there?
10
What does "sacred" mean?
Holy (set apart, consecrated)
Name one of the annual liturgical periods.
Period 1: Annunciation/Nativity
Period 2: Epiphany
Period 3: Great Lent
Period 4: Resurrection
Period 5: Pentecost
Period 6: Transfiguration
Period 7: The Holy Cross
Give one example of how the New Testament is used in the Holy Qurbana.
The Gospel Reading (Or Old Testament Reading)
Who does the priest represent during Holy Confession?
God
Name the city Jesus was born in.
Bethlehem
Who are the "Martyrs" ?
Followers of Christ who were persecuted, tortured and killed because of their faith.
How does the Holy Spirit work in the Holy Church?
Through Holy Tradition
Name one Book from the Old Testament.
(Any book from the Old Testament)
What are the two parts of Holy Matrimony?
The Blessings of the Rings and The Blessings of the Crowns
Before Jesus began preaching, what was his normal job?
A carpenter
What does "Covenant" mean?
An agreement or promise
Each day of the week has a theme. Name one day and the theme for that day.
Sunday: Resurrection
Monday & Tuesday: Repentance
Wednesday: The Theotokos
Thursday: The Holy Apostles, The Saints
Friday: The Holy Cross, The Martyrs, Confessors
Saturday: The Faithful Departed
Name one Book from the New Testament.
(Any book from the New Testament)
What is the symbolism of the "minnu" and the "manthrakodi"?
Minnu represents the inseparable bond between the bride and groom.
Manthrakodi represents the acceptance of the groom's responsibility to care for and cherish his bride.
What day of the week did Jesus rise back to life?
Sunday