The Parable of the Ten Virgins
How many virgins were there?
10
What is the Creed?
The Creed is the foundation of our Church.
Who gave us the 10 commandments?
God gave us the life-giving commandments.
God lives in all of us. So we should keep our bodies pure. True or False?
True.
Which saint was called "the prince of the martyrs"?
1. St Mark
2. St Philopateer
3. St George
3. St George
Explain the meaning for this Parable?
The importance of being prepared for Christ's Second Coming.
Who formulated the "Nicene Creed"?
And how many bishops were involved to approve this Creed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
Who was St. Athanathius defending it against?
St. Athanasius (20th Pope of Alexandria)
318 bishops
Arius who denied the divinity of Christ.
How long did Moses fast and talk to God?
He fasted and prayed for 40 days/nights.
What things can defile or keep our hearts unclean?
1. Hate
2. Jealousy
3. Gossiping
4. Lying
etc.
In the Parable of the Talents, how many servants were there and tell us what they did with their talents (at this time talent = money $$).
3 servants.
5 talents --> 5 more talents
2 talents --> 2 more talents
1 talent --> too afraid and hid his talent, he was lazy and the master took his talent and gave it the other servant.
Complete the verse: "Watch therefore, for you know niether the day nor the ______ in which the Son of _____ is _______ (Matthew 25:___).
hour, Man, coming, 13
The Coptic Church believes in 3 ecumenical (which concerns all Christians around the world) councils led by the Holy Spirit. Name them.
1. Council of Nicea
2. Council of Constantinople
3. Council of Ephesus
Complete the verse: "So, he was there with the Lord ______ days and 40 ______; he neither ate _____ nor ______ water." (Exodus 34:___)
40, nights, bread, drank, 28
1. What is the meaning of Holy? Choose 1 answer.
2. And where can we learn about holiness?
1. a. To be all knowing
b. To be set apart by God and to be pure and clean in order for God to fills us.
2. The church is where we can learn about holiness.
Our church is apostolic because she got her teachings from who?
1. The pharisees
2. The outside world
3. The apostles
3. The apostles
How can we get ready to meet the bridegroom?
By having enough oil such as doing good deeds and having virtues such as praying, fasting, reading the Bible, etc.
What would happen if we had no Creed?
-Weak unity: The Creed is a unifying force that connects believes across generations.
-Chaotic: It would lead to different beliefs, people defining their own truth.
-It would cut off/stop the Apostolic Church and the preserving of the "original faith".
Why was God upset with the people of Israel?
Because they were ungrateful for the blessings God gave them.
How can I be holy?
Confess and take communion regularly.
Fast and Pray.
Read the Bible.
The Agpeya has how many prayers?
1. 5 prayers
2. 3 prayers
3. 7 prayers
3. 7 prayers which are:
Prime (1st hour)
Terce (3rd hour)
Sext (6th hour)
None (9th hour)
Vespers (11th hour)
Compline (12th hour)
Midnight
What is the meaning of the Parable for each below:
1. The Bridegroom
2. The Virgins
3. The Wedding Ceremony
4. The Oil
5. Sleeping
6. The Cry
1. The Bridegroom: The Lord Jesus Christ in His Second Coming.
2. The Virgins: represents all Christians
3. The Wedding Ceremony: represents the Kingdom of Heaven
4. The Oil: represents virtues
5. Sleeping: represents death
6. The Cry: represents the voice of the angels announcing the Second Coming.
Recite the Orthodox Creed
We believe in one God, God the Father, the Pantocrator who created heaven and earth, and all things seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy spirit and the Virgin Mary and became Man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose from the dead, according to the scriptures, ascended to the heavens; He sits at the right hand of his Father, and He is coming again in His glory to judge the living and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end.
Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giver, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets.
And in one holy, catholic (universal) and apostolic church. We confess one baptism for the remission of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the coming age. Amen.
True or False?
1.When I fall into sin, I don't need to repent but I can ask God to forgive me.
2. Choose what is important for our spiritual lives and why?
a. Playing Monopoly, eat and fast
b. Read and eat
c. Prayer and fasting
d. Sleep and fast
1. False - We need to repent and ask God for forgiveness and confess.
2. C. Because God fills out heart abd feel God closer to us and benefit from His words.
Complete the Bible verse: "Therefore, as God's chosen _______, ______ and dearly loved, clother yourselves with ______, ______, humility, ______ and patience." (Colossians 3:_____)
people, holy, compassion, kindness, :12)
How many sacraments do we have in our Coptic Orthodox Church? Name them.
We have 7 sacraments.
-Baptism
-Chrismation
-Repentance & Confession
-Eucharist (communion)
-Priesthood
-Unction of the sick
-Holy Matrimony (marriage)