Basics
What does the word "Pentecost" mean?
Fifty (It is celebrated 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ).
Who promised the disciples that the Holy Spirit would come?
Jesus Christ
How many days are there between the Resurrection and Pentecost?
50 days
The resurrection and the promise of the Holy Spirit.
St. Peter
How many sacraments are there in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
7
On which day of the week is Pentecost always celebrated?
Sunday
What form did the Holy Spirit take when He descended on the disciples?
Tongues of Fire
What is the name of the period between Resurrection and Pentecost?
The Holy Fifty Days (El-Khamaseen El-Moqaddasa)
How many people were baptized on the day of Pentecost?
About 3,000 people.
Name the sacrament where we are born again of water and Spirit.
The Sacrament of Baptism
What special event happened to the disciples on Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit descended on them as tongues of fire.
What did the disciples begin to do after receiving the Holy Spirit?
They spoke in different languages.
What special prayer is prayed on Pentecost Sunday in the Coptic Church?
The Prostration Prayers (Salat el Sagda)
What did the people think when they heard the apostles speaking in different languages?
Some thought they were drunk.
Which sacrament gives us the Holy Spirit to dwell in us?
The Sacrament of Chrismations/Confirmation/Holy Myron
What is the color of the altar coverings and vestments during Pentecost in the Coptic Church?
White
What is another name for the Holy Spirit?
The Comforter or the Paraclete
What is the main message of the Church during Pentecost?
To help us live and experience the resurrection of Christ in our lives.
What did St. Peter say the people should do to receive the Holy Spirit? Bonus points if you know which specific Holy Sacraments relate directly to St. Peter's message.
Repent and be baptized.
In which sacrament do we receive the Body and Blood of Christ?
The Sacrament of the Eucharist
Which book of the Bible tells the story of Pentecost? Bonus points if you know which chapter.
The Book of Acts, Chapter 2.
How does the Holy Spirit help us today?
He guides, comforts, and strengthens us to live a Christian life.
What is the theme of the readings during the Holy Fifty Days?
The Resurrection of Christ and the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Which city were the disciples in when the Holy Spirit came?
Jerusalem.
Can the sacraments be performed without the Holy Spirit?
No, it is only through the Holy Spirit that the sacraments are effective.