St. Stephen's Life (Week 1)
Who is St. Stephen?
the very first deacon
What is the name of the room where Holy Bread is made?
Bethlehem
How many crosses are on the Holy Bread?
1 big cross and 12 little crosses
What is the first prayer in the Liturgy called?
the Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Morning Incense
What did St. Stephen never fear to tell?
the truth about Christ
St. Stephen was filled with this
the Holy Spirit
What does the water in the Holy Bread symbolize?
the Holy Spirit
What does the big cross in the middle stand for?
Jesus Christ
How many Holy Breads are used at the beginning to choose the one for communion?
3, 5, or 7 (odd numbers)
What gave St. Stephen joy, even when people were angry with him?
being with the Lord
What did St. Stephen see when he looked up to heaven?
the glory of God and Jesus standing at His right hand
What does the yeast in the Holy Bread stand for?
our sins
What do the 12 little crosses symbolize?
12 disciples
What does the congregation say when Abouna chooses the Holy Bread to be used for the communion? How many times, and what does it mean?
Kyrie Eleison, 41 times, it means Lord have mercy
When is St. Steven's Feast Day?
the 1st of Tobe (January 9)
What did St. Stephen pray while people threw stones at him?
“Lord, do not charge them with this sin”
Why is the Holy Bread shaped like a circle?
because Jesus has no beginning or end
How many holes are in the Holy Bread?
5
What does the Holy Spirit do during the Liturgy?
turn the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus
What makes St. Stephen a true witness for Christ?
his words, his actions, and his faithfulness, even unto death
What does it mean that St. Stephen is the “Protomartyr”?
he was the first person to die for his faith in Jesus
What words are stamped onto the Holy Bread before it is baked?
"Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal" in Coptic
Can you name all 5 wounds symbolized by the holes in the Holy Bread?
the crown of thorns, 2 nails in Jesus' hands, one nail in His feet, and a spear in His side
What happens when we receive Holy Communion?
What is we abide in Jesus, just like the disciples did
When the rulers were angry and brought St. Stephen before the council, what did his face look like, and what does that show about his faith?
his face shone like an angel, showing he was full of peace and the Holy Spirit even in a scary moment