Psalms & Agpeya
What does the word Agpeya mean?
Book of Hours
What part of the Divine Liturgy is centered on hearing readings from Scripture?
Liturgy of the Word
Which Psalm is known as the Psalm of repentance and who is it written by?
Psalm 50, King David
Who is the true and perfect High Priest who fulfills the Old Testament priesthood?
Jesus Christ
What does incense symbolize?
Our prayers rising to God.
True or False:
The Psalms only show us how to pray when we are happy.
False.
The Psalms teach us to pray through all kinds of emotions and situations.
What book tells us the lives of the saints and is read during the Liturgy?
Synaxarium
Complete this phrase from Psalm 50: “A sacrifice to God is a broken ____.”
Spirit
What is the name of the Church book that organizes Scripture readings throughout the year?
The Katamaros / Lectionary
What do candles in the Church represent?
Represent the Light of Christ.
Remind us to be the light of the world.
They act to remind us that a particular part of the prayers requires extra attention such as the Gospel reading or Communion time.
What is a Psalm?
A song, poem, or prayer that praises God.
Give three different ways Scripture is used in the Divine Liturgy besides simply reading a passage aloud.
Possible answers include:
Scripture being prayed, sung in hymns, used in responses, quoted in prayers, sign of the cross, liturgical greeting, words of the institution, or reflected in symbols and actions of the Liturgy.
What is the first step of repentance?
Recognition of our Sins & A request for His Mercy
What do the scriptures during the Great Fast (Lent) focus on?
Focuses on spiritual struggle, repentance, and preparing for the Resurrection.
What is one important purpose of Vespers?
Introduction and preparation for Liturgy and for the Eucharist.
Which Hour of the Agpeya reminds us of the Crucifixion of Christ?
The Sixth Hour
During the distribution of Holy Communion, which Psalm is sung?
Psalm 150
Psalm 50 teaches us that God does not only want an outward action. What does He want from us internally?
A truly repentant, broken, and humble heart
What major event or mystery does the season of Kiahk prepare us to celebrate?
The coming of Christ / the Incarnation
What is the 3rd hoos in tasbeha about?
The 3 Saintly Youth.
It honors steadfast faith under persecution and reminds believers that God is present in the "fires" of earthly suffering and trial
What theme does the Third hour of the Agpeya represent?
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)
Name in order all the readings that are read during the Liturgy of the Word.
1. The Pauline Epistle
2. The Catholic Epistle
3. The Acts (or Praxis)
4. Synaxarium
5. Holy Gospel
6. Sermon
Put the 4 Steps for Repentance in the correct order? (Humility, offering ourselves, recognition of sins, purification of our souls)
1. Recognition of sins & Request for His mercy
2. Purification of our souls
3. Humbling the spirit and the Heart
4. Offering sacrifice
Why does the Church use specific Scripture readings during seasons such as the Great Fast and Kiahk instead of choosing readings randomly?
The readings are intentionally chosen to match the spiritual themes of the season and help prepare and guide us spiritually.
What is the 2nd hoos in tasbeha about?
Giving Thanks
"for His mercy endures forever" prompts the church to thank God continuously for delivering humanity from the spiritual "Red Sea" of sin.