Week 1
What does liturgy mean?
The work of the people.
We do not worship Icons or the saints in them. Instead we ____ them?
Venerate
What is the wall with icons that separates the altar from the church?
The Iconastasis
What does the number 3 represent?
The Holy Trinity.
What is the Chalice?
Holds the wine mixed with water, consecrated into the Blood of Christ.
Moses
What does White represent in an Icon?
White: Indicates purity, holiness, and the divine presence.
What do the images on the Icons show?
Show important events and figures in Christianity
What does the number 12 represent?
The number of apostles and tribes of Israel.
What is the Paten?
A small round tray that carries the bread changed into the Body of Christ
Why were sacrifices offered on the alter in the Old Testament?
To reconcile with God.
What is the purpose of Icons?
Evangelical Message: They share the life of Christ and the Gospel.
Worship: Help in prayer and worship.
Educational Role: Teach about the church's beliefs and the lives of the Saints.
What does the ostrich egg represent?
The Ostrich Egg: It symbolizes new life and the resurrection of Christ.
What does the number 7 represent?
What is the Narthex
The entry area of the church for preparation and reflection before worship.
What does it mean to be a vessel of Christ?
We are instruments that God uses to fulfill his will.
Which way did Christ face when He was crucified?
Which way do we face in the liturgy?
West
East
Why are Icons important?
They can help deepen our understanding of God and make our worship more meaningful.
What is the bronze serpent?
God instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. Those who looked at it were healed from snake bites, symbolizing Christ's future sacrifice on the cross for healing and salvation.
What is a Catechumen
A person learning about Christianity and preparing for Baptism.
What are the 7 sacraments of the Church?
Communion
Priesthood
Baptism
Chrismation
Confession
Marriage
Unction of the Sick
What does a small nose and a small mouth mean on an icon?
They are not partaking of worldy pleasures and are soft spoken and of few words.
Bonus: What does at least one of the shapes represent?
The Cruciform - reminds us of Christ's crucifixion. It and shows us as being the Crucified Body of Christ
Circular Shape - the church is eternal, with no beginning or end, just like Christ, who is forever
The Ship - safety and a journey to a new life with God
Tell us the story of Fr. Faltaous
Andrew will say if this counts :)
Babtistry Locations? (Name 3)
Baptistery Site:
Located at the church entrance, symbolizing the start of Christian life.
Open Air Baptisms:
Performed in rivers, seas, or springs (Acts 8:38).
No Body of Water:
Pour water on the head three times in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.