Christmas
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem (in a manger)
What is the first thing the priest does with water in the liturgy and why?
Bonus 10 points: what does the priest say while doing this?
He is about to touch the bread that will become the Body of Christ, that is the Lamb of God, cleansing his inner sins and reminding us to do the same (clean heart). He washes his hands three times.
Wash me and I shall be made whiter than snow.
Who was David's father and who was David's great friend?
Jesse/Jonathan
When we take communion, do we truly partake of the Body and Blood of Christ? (Is there a true transformation during the Eucharistic Liturgy).
YES YES YES
Which ordinations can a Priest perform?
None
Gold: (Kingship)
Frankincense: (Priesthood)
Myhrr:(Suffering)
What is the baptism of the lamb?
The priest "washes" or rather Baptises the Lambas Christ was baptized in the Jordan river by St. John the Baptist. At the baptism of Christ, the heavens were opened. During this time in the liturgy, the heavens are opened and is a perfect time to pour our hearts to God.
Who anointed David as King?
Samuel
This reading comes after the Pauline Epistle, but before the Acts of our Fathers.
Catholic Epistle
What did God tell Moses the Nile would turn into? (because the Pharaoh did not let the God's people go).
Blood
Where did the Holy family escape and why?
Herod wanted to kill any Child under the age of two as he feared to lose the throne. They escaped to Egypt. (fun fact this is a minor feast).
At the end of the liturgy, the Priest puts some water in his hands and throws it up. Tell me about this.
Dismissing the Angel of the Sacrifice.
Which of David's sons rebelled against him and stole the hearts of Israel?
Absalom
How many "Lambs" are offered during the Offering of the Lamb?
Any odd number not less than 3.
What are we told to do in the fifth commandment?
Honor our father and mother.
How did they know to escape to Egypt?
When the Wise Men had gone, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up,' the angel said, 'take Jesus and Mary and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for Jesus to kill him.' So Joseph got up, took Jesus and Mary during the night they left for Egypt, where he stayed until Herod died.
Why does the priest sprinkle water on the congregation at the end of the liturgy?
Blessing/Dismissal.
How long was David's reign?
40 years
Deacons can hold this object with their bare hands, but if it's too hot they can use a cloth.
Censor
This is placed over the sanctuary door to represent God overlooking upon his children.
Ostrich egg
What happened after Herod died? Where did they end up living after this and why.
After Herod had died, Joseph had another dream in which an angel appeared to him. The angel said, 'Get up, take Jesus and Mary and go back to Israel, for those who were trying to kill Jesus are dead.'
So Joseph got up, took Jesus and Mary and they went back to Israel. But when he heard that Herod's son was now king of Judea, they lived in Nazareth.
What does the Priest do with the water, after the Baptism of the lamb and why (third use of water)?
A bonus will be given of 25 POINTS if you can tell me how much water is placed.
He mixes the Challice of the fruit of the vine and water, as the soldier speared the side of Christ letting water and blood exit He does this using one-third of the amount of water.
Who continued to go after David as a result of his Jealousy?
Saul
Deacons hold this object when the priest holds the body of Christ in his hands.
Candels
Name the ranks of deacons in order, in their Coptic names.
Espsaltos, Oghnostos, Epideacon, Deacon, Arshideacon