CHURCH HISTORY
Who wrote the first five books of the Old Testament?
Moses
What do we do at the beginning of the Liturgy?
Pray and ask God for mercy
Why do we use incense?
To show our prayers rising to God
Who is called the father of monasticism?
St. Anthony the Great.
Why do we go to church?
To worship God
Who were the first leaders of the Church?
The Apostles
What do we offer to God in the Liturgy?
Bread and wine
Why do we light candles in church?
To remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world
Who wrote one of the Liturgies we pray on Sundays?
St. Basil
Why do we pray?
To talk to God
What is the name of the first Christian martyr?
St. Stephen
On which day of every Coptic Month do we celebrate the three major feasts?
The 29th of every coptic month
What is holy water used for?
Blessing and protection
Which Church father and pope is called “the apostolic”?
St. Athanasius
Why should we forgive others?
Because Jesus asks us to
What did early Christians often do secretly?
Pray and celebrate the Liturgy
What prayer do we say right before Communion?
Amen, Amen, Amen — I believe
Name the seven sacraments
Eucharist, confession, Priesthood, marriage, baptism, chrismation, unction of the sick
Who is known as “the Golden Mouth”?
St. John Chrysostom
Why should we come on time to church?
So we don’t miss any prayers
What is the book that tells the story of the early Church after Jesus went to heaven?
The Book of Acts
On which day of the Coptic month do we celebrate Archangel Michael?
The 12th of every Coptic Month
Which sacraments are necessary for salvation?
Chrismation, Eucharist, Baptism, Confession
Who helped write the Creed we say in church?
The Fathers of the Council of Nicaea
How many times per year do we celebrate the feast of the cross?