Sight & Touch
The Iconostasis are three doors with a curtain. What is on the curtains?
A cross or sometimes a saint
When we sing in church, we are doing the same work of the ______.
angels
Who used incense in the Old Testament?
The Lord commanded Moses to make an altar to burn incense on (Exodus 30:1) and gave specific instructions on how the incense was to be made and when it was to be offered.
Communion also makes us strong in the fight against ___.
sin
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to gaze upon His ______.” Psalm 27:4
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to gaze upon His temple.” Psalm 27:4
The church can be built in 3 different forms. What are the three forms?
a Boat, a Cross, or a Circle
Coptic hymns are never accompanied by instruments, besides the cymbals and the triangle. What is the purpose of these instruments then?
They maintain the rhythm and tempo.
When was incense used as a gift in the New Testament.
The three wise men bring frankincense as a gift to Christ at His birth.
In order to be worthy of taking communion we have to do some preparations. What can we do the night before (Saturday night)?
It helps us if we go to the Vesper prayers (Asheya) the night before the liturgy so we can lift our hearts and minds to God.
"Serve the Lord with gladness Come before His presence with _______” Psalm 100:2
"Serve the Lord with gladness Come before His presence with singing” Psalm 100:2
What is the meaning of a church that is built in the form of a circle?
A circle has no beginning and no end just like our God has no Beginning and no end.
How many main tunes used in the church throughout the year?
There are six main tunes used in the church throughout the year.
In our Present-Day Use of Incense, when are the three times it is used?
Vespers, Matins, Liturgy
Why do we fast before going to church on Sunday?
Also, we do not eat before going to church, fasting for at least 9 hours, so that the first thing to enter our bodies is the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
"Praise the LORD Praise God in His _________; Praise Him in His mighty firmament" Psalm 150:1
"Praise the LORD Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament" Psalm 150:1
The Bosom of the Father icon is consecrated with the Holy _____ ___.
Holy Myron oil
What tune is used on Palm Sunday?
Hosanna Tune
We call St. Mary "__ _____" which means "the Golden Censer" in Coptic.
"Ti Shori"
Why is important to come to church early?
On Sunday, we pray Matins, then the Agpeya, then there is the Offering of the Lamb, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Faithful, and then communion. Our church put a rule that you should not take communion if you do not attend the reading of the Bible, which is during the Liturgy of the Word.
"Let my prayer be set before you as _______, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice" Psalm 140:2
"Let my prayer be set before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice" Psalm 140:2
In The Bosom of the Father, there is an icon with our Lord Jesus Christ sitting on His throne. What is in His right hand? What is in His left hand to represent that He is the Pantocrator?
In His right hand, He holds a sceptre because He is the just judge. In His left hand, He is carrying a globe in to represent that He is the Pantocrator.
What are the Seven Major Feasts of the Lord?
The Annunciation, The Nativity, the Epiphany, Palm Sunday (which is prayed in the Palm Sunday tune), Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost
The upper dome represents ______.
The lower dome represents the ______________.
The coal represents Christ's __________.
The fire represents Christ's _________.
The three chains represent the _______.
The upper dome represents heaven.
The lower dome represents the womb of St. Mary.
The coal represents Christ's Humanity.
The fire represents Christ's Divinity.
The three chains represent the Trinity.
What do we wait for before leaving the Church after communion is done?
We should wait until church until the priest releases the angel of the sacrifice and disperses the people in peace.
"Whoever eats My _____ and drinks My _____ has eternal ____ and I will raise him up at the ____ ___." John 6:54
"Whoever eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood has eternal life and I will raise him up at the last day." John 6:54