Based on the image shown, what does this fast remind us of?
Judas' betrayal (Wednesday Fast)
Based on the image shown, what does this fast prepare us for?
Repentance during Lent (Jonah's Fast/Fast of Nineveh)
Based on the image shown, what does this fast prepare us for?
Jesus' Birth (Nativity Fast)
Based on the image shown, what does this fast prepare us for?
Sharing our faith as the Apostles did (Apostles Fast)
Based on the image shown, what does this fast remind us of?
Christ's Crucifixion (Friday fast)
Based on the image shown, what does this fast prepare us for?
The Assumption of St Mary (Fast of the Holy Virgin St Mary)
Based on the image shown, what does this fast prepare us for?
Fasting on the eve of Epiphany/Theophany (The Feast of Epiphany)
Why does the Coptic Church fast so often?
Because it is one way we can express our love for God. It also teaches us self-control.
Name other members of the body that also needs to fast
Our eyes (from seeing bad things), our ears (from hearing bad things), our mouth (from gossip and saying bad words), our thoughts (source of our actions)
Why do we not eat fish during Holy Lent?
Holy Lent is a much stricter fast as it prepares us to celebrate the Glorious Resurrection. We focus even less on what we eat to focus more on Christ.
What should we do to prepare before fasting?
Confession with Abouna, spend time with Jesus in prayer, read the Bible, learn self-control
