Lesson 12: The New Passover

What does the word "Exodus" mean in a general biblical context?

When a group of people leave a place together

How did God protect the firstborn children of the Israelites in Egypt?

By telling them to put the blood of a lamb on their doors and windows

Which of the following foods were eaten during the traditional Jewish Passover feast?

Roasted lamb, bitter herbs, and bread without yeast

Which two disciples did Jesus send to get everything ready for the Passover meal?

Peter and John

Why do many parishes celebrate the Feast of Pesaha (Passover) on Wednesday evening?

Because the start of the liturgical day is the evening before

What is the definition of the paten (or Peelassa)?

A small flat dish on which the bread is placed

What is unique about the Tablitha (tablet)?

Holy Qurbana cannot be celebrated without it

What decorative images are featured on the veil (or shoshappa)?

Wheat corn and grapefruits

When are the Old Testament lessons read during the service?

While the priest is in the sanctuary performing the preparatory service

Which hymn is sung by the people during the Entrance Procession?

"By thy mother's earnest prayers"

What is always the source for the second reading during the Epistle Readings?

A letter written by St. Paul

According to the text, what is summarized in the Nicene Creed?

The confession of faith in the Holy Trinity, the Church, baptism, the Kingdom, and resurrection

What happens when the priest invokes the Holy Spirit during the Epiclesis?

The bread and wine truly become the precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

How many total sets of prayers make up the Intercessions (Thubdens)?

Six sets

What liturgical item used during worship produces sound and symbolizes the angels?

Maravasa