Old Testament
Mention 3 symbols of Virgin Mary in the OT.
Burning Bush, Manna pot , Aaron's Rod, Jacob's ladder.
Name 2 types of food we eat on The Holy Epiphany.
Taro roots (Colocasia), Sugar Cane, Oranges.
Which sacrament is equivalent to circumcision in the OT?
Baptism
Who Baptized Jesus?
St. John the Baptist
What led the wise men to Christ?
A Star
When does a child get named after birth as per the law of Moses?
After 8 days.
What is the day before the holy epiphany called?
Paramoun
Nativity, Circumcision and Epiphany which is a major feast and which is a minor feast.
Nativity and Epiphany feasts are major while circumcision feast is a minor feast.
Did St. John accept to baptize Christ immediately?
No, he tried to prevent him. (Matt. 3:14)
Who were the 2 people Virgin Mary met when she entered the temple with baby Jesus?
Simeon & Anna
Name 3 OT prophecies that were fulfilled during the events of Jesus Christ birth.
he will go to Egypt (Hosea 11:1), born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), Rachel weeping for her children (Jeremiah 31:15), the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son (Isaiah 7:!4)
Why do we eat Taro root (Colocasia) on the Holy Epiphany?
buried in the soil to become alive- similar to buried in baptism, toxic substance become healthy after being in water -similar to sins in baptism, external layer- similar to remove sin in baptism.
Name 2 other names for the Holy Epiphany.
The Holy Theophany, The Feast of Lights.
What did the father say after Jesus came up from the water?
"This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Matt. 3:17)
When was St. John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit?
from his mother's womb
Who is the prophet who has a prophecy about him in the bible?
John the Baptist
Why do we eat Sugar Cane on the Holy Epiphany?
standing straight - the baptized way should be straight, plenty of water - water used in baptism, sweet - symbol of joy of no more sin, rings - rings of virtues we gain, white - baptized heart should be white, grows in hot areas - fervent in Spirit, buried when panted - buried with Christ.
Which church prayer that occurs only 3 times a year occur on the Holy Epiphany?
Lakkan prayer (It occurs during apostles feast and Covenant Thursday )
Why is the feast called Epiphany?
first time the Father, Son and Holy Spirit appear at the same time.
What were the clothes and food of St. John the Baptist like?
Cloth is camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Which book talked about the coming of John the Baptist?
Isaiah 40:3
Why do we eat Oranges on the Holy Epiphany?
plenty of water - water used in baptism, external layer- similar to remove sin in baptism, threads we see after pealing off oranges represents the blessings and grace of Baptism, long thread in the middle represents Jesus that is inside our hearts.
Name the major feast that is related to Christ's birth that we don't celebrate in January.
Annunciation
Name 3 titles in our church of St. John the Baptist.
Prophet, precursor of Christ, a baptizer and a martyr.
Name 1 title St. John the Baptist gave to Christ.
Son of God. Lamb of God. (John 1:34-36)