St. Mary
What year did St Mary appear in Egypt?
1968
True or False: The coptic church is one of the oldest churches in the world
True
How many books are in the Bible?
66
This saint killed the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone.
David
How did St.Mary respond to the news that she would be giving birth to the Savior of the world?2**
"How can this be, since I do not know a man?"
"Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word"
Name all of the seven sacraments.
baptism, Mairoun, eucharist, priesthood, Marriage, unction of the sick, confession and repentance
Who baptized Jesus? And in what river?
John the baptist, jordan river
Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas Iscariot
Why did St. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
Because of Caesar's order.
Why are we not allowed to kiss each other on Wednesday of the holy week?
because of the way Judah betrayed Jesus
List 5 of the commandments that Moses received
answer varies
Who were the first two apostles that followed Jesus?
Peter and Andrew
Who from the disciples was not present when St Mary passed away?
St.Thomas
Why do we have to kiss Abouna's hands?
Because with his hands, he performs most of the sacraments, as well as showing respect.
List ALL the fruits of the spirit
“love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”
This apostle denied Jesus three times but later became a leader in the Church.
Peter the apostle
Name two other titles we know St Mary as that we did not really explain today
1. The 'Second Heaven' According to Acts 7:49, "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool", God dwells in heaven, and therefore we call St. Mary the 'second heaven' because God descended and dwelt within her.
2.Aaron's Rod' This rod sprouted, put forth buds, produced blossoms, and yielded ripe almonds, without being planted nor watered (Num 17:1-11), and for this reason, it is a symbol of St. Mary, who being virgin, gave birth to God the logos.
Explain all Tips/symbols about making the Body of Christ (Orban) 6 total
1. A big cross in the middle for Jesus and 12 small crosses around it for the 12 disciples
2. it is in a circle shape bceause it has no begining or end
3. no salt is used because salt is used to save food from going bad but God is all good
4. No sugar is used because it symbolizes sweetness but God had a simple life
5. it is written on it in Coptic "Holy God, Holy Mightty, Holy Immortal"
6. 5 holes for the sufferings for God
What garden did Jesus go to to pray after the last supper?
Garden of gethsemane
Who is the founder of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt?
Saint Mark