Life of Jesus
What job did Joseph have?
A carpenter
What has more books - OLD Testament or NEW Testament?
Old Testament
What fast did our church just finish this week?
Jonah's fast -- it was three days long!
Which two saints is our church named after?
St. Mary & St. Athanasius
What was the lesson about last week?
obedience
Who is St. Elizabeth in relation to St. Mary?
They were cousins! Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist
what is a parable? give and example
answers vary
When do we celebrate the Coptic New Year?
Sept 11th
What is a Martyr? Give an example
someone who dies for their Christian beliefs; ex - Stephen, Peter, St. George, etc
Name two things you should do before coming to Liturgy on Sunday
Peter
What are the names of the four gospel books?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What is the chosen name of our newest Priest that will be ordained next week?
Elijah
What is the Synaxarium and when do we use it?
What is the Trinity? How many God(s) do we believe in?
Father, Son, Holy Spirit, ONE GOD. Amen
Why was the Last Supper important? What did it establish?
Established the sacrament of Communion
TRUE or FALSE -- there were Christians in the OLD Testament
FALSE.
Can someone explain for points?
How many days are in the Great Lent fast?
55 - The fast starts next week!
How did Christianity spread after Jesus's death? Can you give an example?
The apostles went to different countries to preach -- etc St. Mark went to Egypt!
How many sacraments are in our church?
7 (name some for extra points!)
Put these events in order: Nativity, Resurrection, Ascension, Crucifixion, Annunciation
Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension
Tell me a Bible verse, with the reference
Literally any verse but double check
What event is considered the "Birthday" of the Church?
Pentecost
Name a female Saint (not someone included in the Bible) and tell me something about her
St. Demiana, St. Verena, etc etc
Name three Coptic Popes (past or present)
answers vary