Second Coming
Why is the Second Coming called "the Second Coming?"
It is the second time that Christ is coming
What is the Matins?
One of the Raising of the Incense prayers
The one in the morning
Draw these letters and their pronunciation:
-Delta
-Theta
-Pi
-Fi
-Exi
-1. D in names as in David 2. Everywhere else, rough Th as in The or There
-Th
-P
-F/ Ph
-X
Graciously _______, O Lord, to _______ us this __________ without _______. Blessed are You, O ________, God of our fathers, and ___________ blessed, and ____________ be Your name forever. Amen.
Graciously accord, O Lord, to keep us this night without sin. Blessed are You, O Lord, God of our fathers, and exceedingly blessed, and glorified be Your name forever. Amen.
Will we be sad, sick, hurt, etc. in heaven?
No!
Who confirmed that Christ will come a second time and when was this confirmed?
When the Lord Christ ascended, the two angels confirmed that He will return at the end of days
What does Prodferin represent?
The Stone Door
Draw these letters and their pronunciation:
-Alpha
-Zeeta
-Iota
-Kappa
-O
-Tav
A, Z, I or Y, K, O, T
Let Your ________, O Lord, be upon us, according to our ________ in You; for the ________ of everyone _________ upon You, for You _________ them their ___________ in due season. Hear us, O _______, our _________, the hope of all the __________ of the earth. And You, O ________, keep us safe from this ____________ and ____________. Amen.
Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according to our hope in You; for the eyes of everyone wait upon You, for You give them their food in due season. Hear us, O God, our Savior, the hope of all the regions of the earth. And You, O Lord, keep us safe from this generation and forever. Amen.
Where will the saints be waiting before the Second Coming occurs?
Paradise / the Victorious Church
Give 3 examples of spiritual struggle.
Possible responses:
-obeying God's commandments
-living a life of prayer
-living a life of fasting
-alms giving (giving to the poor and such)
-receiving the Holy Communion
-reading the Holy Bible
What is the book that has the readings the deacons read from?
Draw these letters and their pronunciation:
- Veta/Beta
-Eeta
-Rho
-Sima/Sigma
-V if followed by a vowel / B everywhere else
-EE
-R
S
Blessed are You, O Lord; ________ me Your statutes. Blessed are ________, O Lord; make me to understand Your _____________. Blessed are You, O Lord; __________ me with ______ righteousness. Your mercy, O Lord, ____________ forever. ____________ not, O Lord, the works of Your ___________. You have been my __________ from generation to ____________.
Blessed are You, O Lord; teach me Your statutes. Blessed are You, O Lord; make me to understand Your commandments. Blessed are You, O Lord; enlighten me with Your righteousness. Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever. Despise not, O Lord, the works of Your hands. You have been my refuge from generation to generation.
Describe what Heaven will look like and who will be in it.
What is the order of the Preparation of the Divine Liturgy?
1. Repentance and Confession
2. Reconciliation with Others
3. Fast for at least 9 hours
4. Wear proper clothing
Draw these letters and their pronunciation:
-OO/ Omega
-Key
-Ti
-Jenkem
-Epsilon
-Long O
-Egyption Words: K
Greek words: Sh if followed by e-voel (e, iota, eeta)
kh everywhere else
-Ti
- 1. Adds an ‘e’ sound if placed on a constant (example: `c is read as ‘ES’) 2. When placed over a vowel, generally either elongates or stresses the vowel (splits the word).
- 1. Pronounced V after a or e 2. "o+iota" is pronounced oo as in shoot or root 3. "iota" is pronounced as i or y everywhere else
I said, O ________, have mercy on me, _______ my soul; for I have ___________ against You. Lord, I have __________ unto You, save ________, and teach me to do __________ will, for You are my God, and with You is the ____________ of life. In Your __________ shall we see light. Let Your __________ come unto those who know You, and Your ________________ unto the upright in heart. To You ____________ blessing. To You belongs ___________. To You belongs glory, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, ___________ from the beginning, now, and forever and ever. Amen. It is good to _________ unto the Lord, and to sing __________ unto Your name, O Most ___________; to show forth Your ____________ every morning, and Your ______________ every night.
I said, O Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul; for I have sinned against You. Lord, I have fled unto You, save me, and teach me to do Your will, for You are my God, and with You is the fountain of life. In Your light shall we see light. Let Your mercy come unto those who know You, and Your righteousness unto the upright in heart. To You belongs blessing. To You belongs praise. To You belongs glory, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, existing from the beginning, now, and forever and ever. Amen. It is good to confess unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Your name, O Most High; to show forth Your mercy every morning, and Your righteousness every night.
What is the order of the Anaphora?
1. Personal Preparation
2. Church Preparation
3. The Offering of the Lamb
4. Liturgy of the Catechumens
5. The Reconciliation Prayer
6. The Liturgy of the Faithful
Explain the Parable of the Virgins and what lesson we can learn from it.
- 5 wise vigrins and 5 foolish
- the wise saved their oil and were prepared for the event while the foolish did the opposite and were not prepared
- we learn that we must struggle to make good choices to become closer to God
What are the 5 readings?
1. The Pauline Epistle
2. The Catholic Epistle
3. Praxis
4. Synaxarion
5. Psalm anf Gospel
Write out father, mother, brother, and sister in Coptic
can't insert images or Coptic letters
Say all of Graciously Accord, O lord
Graciously accord, O Lord, to keep us this night without sin. Blessed are You, O Lord, God of our fathers, and exceedingly blessed, and glorified be Your name forever. Amen. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according to our hope in You; for the eyes of everyone wait upon You, for You give them their food in due season. Hear us, O God, our Savior, the hope of all the regions of the earth. And You, O Lord, keep us safe from this generation and forever. Amen. Blessed are You, O Lord; teach me Your statutes. Blessed are You, O Lord; make me to understand Your commandments. Blessed are You, O Lord; enlighten me with Your righteousness. Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever. Despise not, O Lord, the works of Your hands. You have been my refuge from generation to generation. I said, O Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul; for I have sinned against You. Lord, I have fled unto You, save me, and teach me to do Your will, for You are my God, and with You is the fountain of life. In Your light shall we see light. Let Your mercy come unto those who know You, and Your righteousness unto the upright in heart. To You belongs blessing. To You belongs praise. To You belongs glory, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, existing from the beginning, now, and forever and ever. Amen. It is good to confess unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Your name, O Most High; to show forth Your mercy every morning, and Your righteousness every night.