Liturgy
What was the story in the Gospel today?
The parable of the sower
Name me the Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Who defended our faith in the council of Nicaea?
St Athanasius
What major feast is approaching?
The feast of the Nativity (Christmas)
Name one of the 5 readings in the liturgy
- Pauline
- Catholic
- Praxis
- Synaxarion
- Gospel
Name me the 5 first books of the Bible
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Arius
How long do we fast before the feast of the Nativity?
43 days
What were the types of soil in the parable of the sower?
hard/path soil, rocky soil, thorny soil, and good soil.
How many books are there in the New testament?
27
Name the 3 major councils
Nicene (325 AD), Constantinople (381 AD) and Ephesus (431 AD)
Name of the Coptic month when we celebrate the Nativity
Koiahk
Where in the Bible is today's gospel reading found?
Luke 8:4-15
How many books in the old testament?
46
What heresy did Arius spread?
The belief that Christ was a created being, not divine. This is a False belief.
Name 3 major feasts in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
the Nativity, Epiphany, Annunciation, Resurrection (Easter), Ascension, Pentecost, and the Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday).
Name the 5 readings in the liturgy
- Pauline
-Catholic
-Praxis
-Synaxarion
-Gospel
Name me 5 books in the new testament that are NOT Gospels?
Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, and Revelation
How many bishops attended each council
318 at Nicaea, 150 at Constantinople and 200 at Ephesus
How many major and minor feasts does our church celebrate?
7 major and 7 minor