Coptic Jeopardy

Bible Stories

100

This man built a big boat because God told him rain was coming

Noah

200

This boy was thrown into a den with lions, but God kept him safe

Daniel

300

This baby was put in a basket on the river to keep him safe, and grew up to lead God's people out of Egypt

Moses

400

This shepherd boy defeated a giant with just a sling and a stone

David

500

This man's brothers were jealous of his colorful coat and sold him, but he later saved Egypt from famine

Joseph

Jesus' Miracles

100

Jesus turned a little boy's 5 loaves and 2 fish into food for thousands of people — this is called feeding the

5000

200

Jesus walked on top of this to reach His disciples in a boat

Water

300

This is the story Jesus told about a son who left home, spent all his money, and came back to a father who forgave him

The Prodigal Son

400

Jesus turned water into this at a wedding

Wine

500

This is the story Jesus told about a man who stopped to help a hurt stranger on the road, even though others walked by

The Good Samaritan

Coptic Seasons

100

This is the season before Christmas where we prepare and fast

Nativity

200

This joyful day celebrates Jesus rising from the dead

Feast of the Resurrection

300

This is the 55-day fasting season before Easter where we prepare our hearts

The Great Lent

400

This feast celebrates when Jesus ascended into Heaven 

Feast of Ascension

500

This feast is celebrated when the disciples receive the Holy Spirit

Feast of Pentecost

People in the Church

100

This is the title of the leader of a church

Priest / Abouna

200

This is the title of the leader of the entire Coptic church

Pope

300

This is Jesus' mother

St. Mary

400

This is what we call the men who help serve in the church during the Liturgy, often wearing white

Deacons

500

These are the special helpers who watch over and protect us, even though we can't see them

Angels

Saints

100

This saint fought a dragon to save a princess and is shown riding a white horse

St. George

200

This saint lived alone in the desert, prayed a lot, and is known as the "Father of Monks"

St. Anthony

300

This saint you just learned about lived in the desert, was very humble, and his name means "Blessed"

St. Macarius

400

This saint was a soldier and is always seen with two swords in his icon

St. Philopater Mercurius

500

This saint lived with 40 virgin sisters

St. Demiana