The Divine Liturgy
What is the most important service in the Coptic Orthodox Church
The Divine Liturgy
What are the two elements used in the Eucharist?
Bread and Wine
Who brought Christianity to Egypt and founded the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark the Evangelist.
What are three ways we can worship God?
With our body, mind, and spirit.
What should we do with what we learn from the Bible after leaving church?
Practice it in our everyday lives.
What are the three main Liturgies used in the Coptic Orthodox Church
The Liturgies of St.Basil, St.Gregory, and St.Cyril
Who instituted the Eucharist during the Last Supper?
Jesus Christ
In which city did St. Mark first preach Christianity in Egypt?
Alexandria
What does worship mean?
Showing reverence, thanksgiving, and adoration toward God.
According to James 1:22, should we only hear God's Word or also act on it?
We should be doers of God's Word, not hearers only.
What are the 4 parts of the Divine of Liturgy called?
The Raising of Incense (Vespers & Matins), Offering of The Lamb, Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Faithful
What does the word "Hamal" mean, referring to the chosen Holy Bread?
The Lamb.
What happened to many Christians during the Roman Empire because they refused to stop believing in Jesus Christ?
They were persecuted
Which prayer in the Divine Liturgy asks God to forgive our sins?
The prayers of forgiveness.
What does it mean when St. John Chrysostom calls the Christian family a "little Church"?
The family should live with Christ at the center through prayer, love, and faith.
What do we remember and participate in during the Divine Liturgy
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
What does receiving Holy Communion help us receive according to John 6:56?
We abide in Jesus Christ, and He abides in us.
Which Coptic Orthodox Pope is known as the Pope of Alexandria and the 20th-century saint who helped rebuild monastic life?
Pope Kyrillos VI
According to Matthew 26:28, why did Jesus shed His blood?
For the remission, or forgiveness, of sins.
According to Ephesians 6:1, what does God tell children to do?
Obey and honor their parents in the Lord.
Why does St. John Chrysostom teach that when we attend the Divine Liturgy, we should imagine that we are in heaven?
Because the Liturgy connects us to heavenly worship and allows us to stand before God and participate in the mystery of salvation.
According to 1 Corinthians 10:17, what does receiving the one bread teach us about the Church?
Even though we are many people, we become one body in Christ through the Eucharist.
What is the the First Council of Nicaea
It was the first major gathering of Christian bishops from across the Church to discuss and defend the true faith, especially the divinity of Jesus Christ.
In John 4:23–24, Jesus teaches that true worshippers must worship God in what two ways?
In spirit and truth.
Name two ways a family can make its home a place where Christ is present.
Pray together, read the Bible, forgive one another, attend church, serve one another, and practice Christian love.