The Life of Christ
Where was Jesus born ?
Bethlehem
Who received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai?
Moses
How many disciples did Jesus choose?
12
How many sacraments are in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
7
1- Through Baptism, we receive the gift of the new birth.
2- Through Chrism (Myron), we receive the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.
3- Through Eucharist, we are united with the Lord's Body and Blood.
4- Through Repentance and Confession, we attain the forgiveness of sins.
5- Through Priesthood, we are given the gift of serving God.
6- Through Matrimony, the groom and the bride become one.
7- Through Unction of the sick, God grants the cure.
The word ‘Coptic’ merely means ‘Egyptian.’
Who denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
St Peter
What animal showed Noah that the flood was over?
A dove which returned to the ark with an olive leaf
How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness
40
Through which sacrament do we attain the forgiveness of sins ?
(hint: 2 words)
Repentance and Confession
Who established the Coptic Church ?
Saint Mark the Apostle
How Many of Jesus' bones were broken during the crucifixion ?
0
("He keeps all his bones: not one of them is broken." Psalms 34:20)
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses?
Joshua
How many books are present in the Bible ?
73
(if they say 66 subtract 100 points)
In which sacrament do we receive the Body and Blood of Christ?
Eucharist
(Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26-28)
On what day did the Holy Spirit descend upon the disciples?
Pentecost
What event revealed Jesus’ divine nature to Peter, James, and John on a mountain?
Transfiguration of Christ
Which prophet called fire down from heaven on Mount Carmel?
Elijah
How many men were chosen to serve as the first deacons in the Book of Acts?
7!
Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas
Which sacrament blesses those who are ill ?
Unction of the Sick
And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them. (Mark 6:13)
Under which emperor were St Peter and St Paul martyred ?
Emperor Nero
Who helped Jesus carry His cross on the way to Golgotha?
Simon of Cyrene.
What does the Passover lamb symbolize for Christians today?
Christ, the true Lamb of God, whose blood saves us from death
How many times did Jesus tell Peter to forgive his brother?
"Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until ___ times __."
70, 7
Through which sacrament do we receive the Holy Spirit
Myron
Which early Christian council defended the divinity of Christ and was attended by St. Athanasius?
The Council of Nicaea (325 AD)