Define It!
What is an Acolyte?
Torchbearers and lighters of candles but also crucifers, thurifers, and banner-bearers.
Who is the bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta?
Robert Wright.
What symbol in the Episcopal Church is red, white, and blue?
Our shield.
What creed do we say each Sunday?
The Nicene Creed.
What sacrament do we perform each Sunday?
Eucharist or Holy Communion.
What is Lent?
Forty days in imitation of Christ's fasting in the wilderness which can be self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial.
Who are the four authors of the Gospel texts?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
How many readings are there each Sunday?
Three.
During which sacrament are we made "dead to sin, but alive for God in Christ Jesus?"
Baptism.
What is an Alb?
A long white garment with narrow sleeves, which is the basic garment worn by ordained and lay ministers at the eucharist and at other church services.
Who was our last Presiding Bishop?
Michael Curry.
What does a lamb signify in the Bible?
Sacrifice.
How many liturgical seasons are there?
Seven.
What words do a priest recite when they give you bread and wine during communion?
Body of Christ, bread of heaven. Blood of Christ, cup of salvation.
What is Sabbath?
The seventh day of the Jewish week, our Saturday. A day of rest.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist.
What do wheat and grapes symbolize in the Bible?
Blessings and abundance.
What are the liturgical seasons?
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time.
What are the seven sacraments of the Episcopal Church?
Holy Baptism, the Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation of a Penitent, Matrimony, Orders, and Unction.
What does the word "Episcopal" mean?
"Of or pertaining to bishops."
Who was the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church?
Absalom Jones.
What does honey symbolize in the Bible?
Prosperity, abundance, and the promise of a better life.
When was the Book of Common Prayer first published?
1549.
What three things does the Holy Eucharist commemorate?
Life, Death, and Resurrection.