Branches
The most practiced branch of Christianity
Roman Catholic
Who was Jesus?
The Son of God sent to save the world from sin. He was crucified and resurrected.
How many gods do Christians believe in?
1 God
Who founded Christianity?
The least practiced branch of Christianity
Orthodox
Who was Mary?
The Mother of Jesus, free from Original Sin. The Angel Gabriel came to her and told her that she would bear a son, Jesus.
What is the main symbol of Christianity?
A Cross.
True or false: Christianity is a ethnic religion.
False. It is a universalizing religion.
Which branch of Christianity recognizes the Pope as the highest authority on Earth?
Roman Catholic
Who was Moses?
Moses met God on Mount Sinai and received the 10 Commandments. He led the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Promised Land. He parted the Red Sea.
What is the Holy Trinity?
The Father (God), the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.
Where did Christianity originate?
Judea
Which branch believes that grace is received through direct communication with God and good works, not sacraments?
Protestant
Who was Abraham?
Abraham was called by God to leave his country and travel to an unknown land where he would be the leader.
What are the 2 most important Christian holidays and what do they celebrate?
Christmas (celebrates the birth of Jesus) and Easter (celebrates the resurrection of Jesus).
What are some examples of where Christianity is dominant?
Europe, the Americas, and Australia.
Which branch accepts 7 sacraments, but rejects newer doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church?
Orthodox
Who were Adam and Eve?
Adam and Eve were the first humans created by God. They disobeyed God by eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. This caused every future human to be born with Original Sin.
What are the 7 sacraments?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
Approximately, how many people practice Christianity?
There are about 2.2 billion adherents