House Blessings

Complete the verse:

“I am the Vine, you are the …..” John 15:5

• Branches

• Fruits

• Leaves

What does the priest do at the end of the service?

• He gives us the Holy Communion

• He breathes into the

  water

• He takes our confession

What is the main purpose of a house blessing?

• To ask God to bless the home and family

• To decorate the rooms with candles only

• To invite many neighbors for a party

Which prayer usually comes first in the Coptic house blessing service?

• A prayer of thanksgiving to God

• A reading about church history

Why does the priest breathe over the water at the end of the service?

• To cool the water before sprinkling it

• To remind us of Jesus breathing on the disciples

• To make bubbles for the children

Which list best shows things the prayers ask God to grant for the home?

• Travel tickets, new clothes, and toys

• Health, peace, righteous lives, and help

During a house blessing, what does the priest ask the Holy Spirit to do?

• Bring many gifts and sweets for children

• Come down and bless the home with peace

What is a kind thing you can do after the priest visits your home?

• Write a thank you note to the priest

• Tell the priest to come less often

What happens when a family prays together with love and faith?

• Everyone gets a new pet and more toys

• God blesses the home and unites the family