The Coptic Church
True or False?
The Coptic Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world.
True
How many liturgies do we have and name them.
3: St. Basil, St. Gregory, and St. Cyril.
This is known as the, “Book of Hours.”
Agpeya.
How many sacraments do we have?
7.
How many major feasts do we have?
7.
Who was the founder of the Coptic Church and when was it founded?
St. Mark and the first century.
What is the name of the thing that holds the icons in church?
Iconostasis.
How many hours are in the Agpeya?
8 hours: First, Third, Sixth, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Veil, and Midnight
How many sacraments are required to go to heaven?
4.
How many minor feasts do we have?
7.
What are the three shapes that a church can be?
Circular, Cruciform, and in the shape of a ship.
What are the 12 icons on the top of the iconostasis?
12 disciples.
How many psalms are there?
150
How many sacraments aren't required to go to heaven?
3.
Name the major feasts.
Annunciation
Nativity
Epiphany
Palm Sunday
Easter/Resurrection
Ascension
Pentecost
The Coptic New Year (Nayrooz) is celebrated on what day of the year?
9/11
What are the 4 parts of the liturgy?
Offering of the Lamb
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Faithful
Distribution
What prayers are read before we start the hour being prayed?
The Lord's Prayer
Thanksgiving Prayer
Psalm 150
True or False?
I can just confess my sins to the priest without repenting.
False.
Name the minor feasts.
Circumcision of the Lord
The Entrance of our Lord into the Temple
The Escape of the Holy Family to Egypt
The First Miracle of our Lord
Transfiguration of Christ
Covenant Thursday
Thomas Sunday
How many Coptic months do we have?
13.
The Praxis is the _____ reading in the liturgy.
3rd.
How many “watches” are in the midnight hour?
3.
Name the 7 sacraments.
Priesthood
Baptism
Chrismation
Communion
Repentance and Confession
Anointing of the sick
Matrimony
How long is the Apostles' Fast?
It depends on when Resurrection Sunday is and when Pentecost ends.