Bible
Jesus rode this animal in His entry into Jerusalem.
A donkey
What does "Theotokos" mean, and who is she?
"Mother of God," or "the one who bore God"
St. Mary.
Who preached about Jesus to the Egyptians?
Saint Mark
What is the sign of the cross in Coptic?
Khen evran, em Eviot, nem epSheri, nem piEpnevma ethoab, Enoute en o out, Amen
How many Holy Sacraments are there?
7
Who is the brother of Moses and also a priest?
Aaron
Who was the first monk?
Saint Anthony the Great
Who is our Patriarch (Pope) of the Coptic Orthodox Church (right now)?
Pope Tawadrous the Second
What instruments do we use in church, and which is the most important one?
Cymbals, triangles, and your voice!
What should we do when entering the church(/altar)?
Step with your right foot, do the sign of the cross, and say "Our Father." For deacons, at the altar, kiss the curtain and do a metania.
Who was a Pharisee who persecuted (harmed) the Christians, but Jesus appeared to Him through a bright light, and he became a very important Apostle?
St. Paul (used to be Saul of Tarsus)
The Coptic Church is known as the Church of the Martyrs due to the numerous people who shed their blood for Christ and the Church. The most recent martyrs of the Coptic Church are
the 21 Martyrs of Libya
How many apostles did Jesus send out to preach?
70
What is the main hymn we sing during Holy Week?
Thok ta tee gom (Thine is the power)
The Body and Blood of Jesus in the liturgy is called the Holy...
Eucharist
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His Resurrection?
St. Mary Magdalene
Which Pope was known for his friendship with Saint Mina, did many miracles, and prayed the liturgy ever day in the windmill in the Tahouna?
Saint Pope Kyrillos the Sixth
Who was the second Pope of the Coptic Church? He was a shoemaker, and the first person in Egypt whom St. Mark preached to and baptized.
St. Ananias
Jesus Christ in Coptic is...
Isous Piekhristos
Which of the Holy Sacraments is needed for salvation?
Baptism, Chrismation, Communion, and Repentance/Confession.
Which Book in the Bible was the last one to be written, and by whom
(Hint, it's a Gospel)
The Gospel of St. John by St. John
This saint has two camels in his icon.
St. Mena the Wonderworker
How old is the Coptic Orthodox Church?
2,000 + years! It began after Pentecost, and when St. Mark came and preached in Egypt.
Why do we say the Hymn "Hiten ne Eperesvia"?
To "greet" the saints and ask them to pray and intercede for us.
We call icons ______ to Heaven
windows