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The Easter Quiz

Here comes Easter and that means there will be chocolate rabbits, chickens and eggs. However, while you're hiding those goodies for an Easter egg hunt, you might be surprised to learn that there are religious aspects to this 'sweet' holiday. See if you can determine which answer most closely defines the following terms.

1. Ecumenical
a. Pertaining to religious inspiration.
b. Of worldwide scope; universal.
c. Belief in the immaculate conception.
d. Relating to the Pope's honorary bodyguard .

2. Presbyterian
a. Relating to government by church elders.
b. A Scotsman who joins the Anglican church.
c. A manse or lodging for a priest.
d. A 'no-frills' Roman Catholic church.

3. Ecclesiastical
a. A priest.
b. A religious philosophy expounded by George Eccles.
c. Relating to the organization or government of the church.
d. Relating to church rituals.

4. Episcopal
a. Of or relating to a bishop.
b. Dealing with the last part of the sermon.
c. Related to church security.
d. A chalice or decanter for wine that has been blessed.

5. Pentecost
a. A small dish used during communion.
b. The seventh Sunday after Easter.
c. The last five books of the bible.
d. A stipend paid to choir members.

6. Evangelical
a. Having wings like an angel.
b. Describing gospel music.
c. Of churches which believe in the sole authority of the Bible.
d. Relating to "an eye for an eye".

7. Eucharist
a. A two-wheeled gilded chariot.
b. Bread as the symbolic body of Christ.
c. A card game played by the Pharisees.
d. The act of giving thanks; thanksgiving.

8. Easter
a. The name of an egg-bearing rabbit.
b. An April wind blowing from west to east.
c. An ancient Greek term meaning "resurrection".
d. A goddess of light or spring.

9. Canon
a. A robe worn by a priest.
b. A country mentioned in the Bible.
c. The books of the Bible.
d. A ceremonial staff.

10. Epiphany
a. A Christian prophet.
b. A story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.
c. A Christian feast celebrated on January 6th.
d. A native or inhabitant of ancient Ephesus .

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