People
Christianity: The founder of the religion, also called the Son of God, the Anointed One, and the Messiah.
Who is Jesus?
Judaism: The physical representation of the covenant is known as the Brit Milah done to Jewish boys.
What is circumcision?
Judaism: When ten or more Jewish people come together for prayer.
What is a minyan?
Islam, origins: Born in Mecca in Saudi Arabia in 570 AD to parents who belonged to the Quraysh tribe.
Who is Muhammad?
Judaism, people: Offered her maid Hagar to Abram so that Hagar could bear him children.
Who is Sarai?
Buddhism: The mother of Siddartha who gave birth to him standing while holding onto a tree. After being washed by the sky, he immediately took seven steps and said “This is my last birth”.
Who is Queen Maya?
Hinduism: This ceremony is an ancient rite of passage into adolescence reserved for the male members of the 3 upper castes, The Brahmins, Shatriyas, and Vaishyas.
What is the Ceremony of the Sacred Thread?
Islam: Means prayer and Muslims are required to pray five times daily (before dawn, mid-day, late afternoon, after sunset, and after dark).
What is Salat?
Hinduism, gods/deities: The Lord of the dance who plays the drum with his upper right hand.
Who is Shiva?
Hinduism, milestones: The body remains at the home until it is cremated, which is usually within 24 hours after death. The ashes are typically scattered at a sacred body of water or some other place of importance to the deceased.
What is death?
Judaism: This man fled and had his experience with the burning bush and began to lead his people. He brought the ten plagues through Egypt resulting in The Passover.
Who is Moses?
Christianity: A sacred vow made in front of witnesses by a couple who promise to be faithful to one another. This milestone contains a full worship liturgy, with hymns and preaching, often including communion and a service.
What is matrimony?
Hinduism: Represents Brahman's supremacy and is chanted at the start and finish of all Hindu prayers and scripture readings.
What is Om?
Buddhism, beliefs: Buddha, Sangha, Dharma.
Islam rules/codes: The core beliefs and practices of Muslims that were established in the Qu'ran. Muslims place a tremendous amount of emphasis on upholding the tenets of their faith.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Christianity: The first person that Jesus appears to after his resurrection.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
Islam: 7 days after the birth the name-giving ceremony this is performed, the ceremony starts with the father reading from the Quran and announcing the baby's name.
What is Aqilah?
Buddhism: 1)Abstain from killing or harming living beings 2)Abstain from stealing 3)Abstain from improper sexual conduct 4)Abstain from false speech, e.g, telling lies, setting people against each other and gossiping )Abstain from taking alcohol and harmful drugs
What are the Five Precepts?
Christianity, festivals/holy days: These holy days are both connected to Easter and take place about 40 days after Easter and celebrate Jesus’ return to heaven, as witnessed by followers.
What is Ascension?
Islam: The first caliph to protect Islam against persecution from tribes that followed Muhammad for political reasons.
Who is Abu Bakr?
Christianity: This sacrament is usually received as a teenager several years after the First Communion. It is when an adolescent decides to continue with his/her faith.
What is Confirmation?
Christianity: 1. Love God with everything you have 2. Love your neighbor the same way you love yourself
What are the 2 most important beliefs?
Judaism, symbols: A musical-type instrument (made of an animal's horn) is used both within the Jewish services and outside of it. It is used, especially in Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
What is a Shofar?