Episcopal Church Trivia

A lot of people are curious about the Episcopal Church. This quiz will help you test out your knowledge with some, hopefully <g>, interesting trivia questions. This can also be a great way to brush up on what you learned in confirmation classes. By an active laywoman.

You might be surprised at what you know! Hopefully, this quiz will help break down some of the misunderstandings people often have about TEC's beliefs. A few little info bits have been added at the end of some questions.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. Are Morning Prayer and Holy Communion both considered the main Sunday service?
No, only Morning Prayer is
Holy Communion is the main Sunday service
2. What's a "commitment to Christian service"?
When a person wishes to make a special commitment to Christ
Part of the old, tired stewardship campaign
Undertaking vows as a monastic
Confirmation or First Communion
3. Which of these explainations about what Lent is about is FALSE?
A purely Old testament practice with no relation to Jesus or His ministry
A preparation for the celebration of Easter
preparation for baptism for Christian converts
A time when excommunicants could be restored through penance
A time of prayer and comtemplation especially focused on Jesus' sacrifice
Symbolic of Jesus 40-day fast
4. How is Rite I different from Rite II?
Rite I is a more formal, "High Mass"-type service
The language is more traditional (think KJV) and penitential in nature
They're pretty much the same
Rite I is only used for certain services
5. How many Eucharistic Prayers are in use?
8
2
4
6
6. what's the purpose of a "seeker's service"?
A service primarily for youth
A more music-heavy, evangelical service
A charismatic prayer meeting
A Mass for new converts
A more casual service designed for unchurched people
7. Can couples married in civil services have their marriages blessed?
Yes-it's already a "done deal" even if a judge officiated
Yes, as long as it conforms to canon law (i.e. regarding remarriage after a divorce)
No, it has to be in the Church to have God's blessing in the first place
8. True or False: Receiving the Sacrament of Healing (Annointing with Oil) expresses a belief in faith healing
False-The sacrament of healing follows New Testament practice
True-To believe one can be healed through prayer is indentical to faith healing
9. What elements are included in many Episcopal burial services?
Hymns and anthems, sung congregationally
Readings from the Bible and a sermon
an affirmation of faith and prayers for the departed
A commital service at the graveside or crematorium
Celebration of communion
All of the above except for possibly 1 and 5
10. True or False: The Episcopal Church has a formal canonization process for saints
True
False
11. What are the Episcopal Church's orders of ministry?
Pastor, teacher, apostle, evangelist, exorcist
Laity, deacon, priest, bishop
Lay preachers, pastors, deacons
Pastors, deacons, elders
Priests, presidents, bishops, elders, apostles
Acolytes, deacons, priests, bishops, monsignors, cardinals
12. What is the general policy on the length of time a priest spends at a parish?
It's at the discretion of the local bishop
It's up to him/her to decide if they'll accept a call from another parish or not
They're moved every 4 years
Once made a rector, they stay until retirement
13. True or False: The psalms were traditionally sung
True
False
14. True or False: In prayers, Episcopalians are restricted to pre-written prayers from the BCP
True
False
15. What's the purpose of the 39 articles (Articles of Religion)
They're equal to the Creeds and the primary source of doctrine
Once necessary for clergy to subscribe to, helps clarify Anglican doctrine
A confessional statement binding on all members
16. True or False: Episcopal worship follows the same traditional seasons used by Catholics and Lutherans
True
False
17. What is the Apocrypha?
additional books in the old testament that are not used to establish doctrine
Books that never made it into the Biblical canon
both are correct, but used in different contexts
18. Which of the following is NOT a sacrament?
Communion
Intercessory Prayer
Baptism
Confirmation
Marriage
Confession
19. What is the reason for being baptized?
Adoption into God's family
Becoming a member of the universal Church, not just the congregation
Forgiveness of original sin
All of the above
20. Why is frequent reception of communion necessary?
Because Jesus specifically commanded it
It strengthens our union with Christ and His Church
It's one of many ways for a baptized Christian to live out their faith
All of the above

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