Holy Eucharist
Why is the Orbana Circular in Shape?
Because a circle has no beginning and no end just as Jesus has no beginning and no end, but is from everlasting to everlasting.
How many times can you be Baptized?
What does the greek word Baptizo mean?
Once; Immerse/put into
What is Repentance?
Freedom from Sin.
Describe the Sacrament of Marriage
Holy Sacrament where man is united to a woman and the two become one.
Which Sacrament is the "crown of sacraments" or the "mystery of mysteries?"
Sacrament of Holy Communion
How many holes are in the Orbana and why?
5:
3 nails in his hands/feet
1 crown of thorns
1 spear in his side
How many days after birth can a boy get baptized?
How many days after birth can a girl get baptized?
40 for a boy
80 for a girl
Based on Leviticus Chapter 12
Act against God
Separation from God
Death
Doing wrong and not doing right
"To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin." (James 4:17)
Who were the first to be married in the world?
Adam and Eve
In the Sacrament of Communion what is yeast a symbol of and why is it in the bread?
Symbol of sin/uncleanness
Because Christ carried our sin
What is written on the Orbana in Coptic?
Agios Otheos, Agios Esheros, Agios Athanatoso: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
Which Sacraments are Redemptive Sacraments (necessary for Eternal life)?
Baptism, Confirmation/Myron, Confession, Holy Eucharist
How does Repentance change us?
Name three ways
1. Wakes us up
2. Renews our mind
3. Help us forsake sin and not return to it
4. Leads us to eternal life with Christ
What are three parts of Holy Matrimony?
1. Betrothal (Engagement)
2. Ceremony of Marriage
3. Holy Matrimony
How many crosses are on the Orbana
13:
One large one in the middle and 12 crosses around the big cross
How many orbanas need to be in the bread basket?
How does Abouna place his arms when picking the chosen bread?
Abouna picks the bread that is without blemish and perfect by crossing his arms.
The number of breads need to be an uneven number.
What are 3 Symbols of Baptism in the Old Testament?
1. Spirit of God hovering over the face of the waters (Gen1:2:)
2. Noah's ark
3. Crossing the Red Sea
4. Elijah's Sacrifice
How does Absolution occur?
Which hymns do we sing in the beginning of the the Holy Matrimony Ceremony?
"King of Peace" or "Christ is Risen"
Which Sacrament is the door by which the believer enters the church and has the right to partake in the rest of the Sacraments?
Baptism
5 Sacrifices: Burnt offering, Sin offering, Inequity offering, Peace offering, Bread offering
5 pure living creatures: sheep, cows, goats, pigeons, turtle doves
Name 3 purposes of Baptism
1. Remove the consequence of "original sin"
2. Wash away all other sins committed before the time of Baptism (if the person is beyond an infant)
3. To unite the person to "The Body of Christ" (the Church)
4. To open the door of salvation and eternal life to him or her
Give 5 examples of God keeping his promise to receive the repentant.
1. Prodigal Son
2. Samaritan Woman
3. Right hand theif
4. Zaccheus the tax collector
5. St. Moses the strong
6. St. Mary of Egypt
Where in the Bible is there specific instruction for husbands and wives?
Ephesians Chapter 5:
"Wives submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife....Husbands love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and gave himself for it."
Describe three things placed on the Bride and Groom in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Priestly Cloak on the Groom
Red ribbon on the Bride and Groom
Crowns on the Bride and Groom
"They are no longer two but one flesh"