Christianity
Basics
Basics
This event, celebrated every year, marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is Easter?
This sacrament symbolizes entry into the Christian faith through the use ofwater.
What is baptism?
This term refers to the worldwide community of Christian believers.
What is the Church?
This is the first book of the Bible, known for its creation narrative.
What is Genesis?
Jesus' parents were Mary and this man, who is often referred to as His earthly father.
Who is Joseph?
The Bible is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and this one.
What is the New Testament?
Christians use this cross symbol to remember the crucifixion of Jesus.
What is the Christian Cross?
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is known by this title.
Who is the Pope?
This Old Testament figure led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
Who is Moses?
This event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, when He was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
What is the Baptism of Jesus?
Christianity’s sacred text consists of these two major components, the Old and the New ones.
What are the Testaments?
The bread and wine consumed during the Mass represents the body and blood of Jesus Christ in this ritual.
What is the Eucharist or Holy Communion?
This Protestant denomination was founded by Martin Luther during the 16th century Reformation.
What is Lutheranism?
This is the shortest verse in the Bible, which simply says, "Jesus wept."
John 11:35
Jesus referred to Himself as this, signifying that He is the way to salvation and eternal life.
What is the Bread of Life?
This Christian leader is considered the first Pope and one of Jesus' apostles.
Who is Saint Peter?
This Christian season of fasting and prayer lasts for 40 days leading up to Easter.
What is Lent?
This title is used for Christian ministers in many denominations, often in charge of leading services.
What is a Pastor?
The Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus delivers the Beatitudes, is found in this Gospel.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
Jesus' final meal with His disciples, during which He instituted the sacrament of Communion, took place in this upper room in Jerusalem.
What is the Upper Room or the Last Supper?
This Christian doctrine teaches that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human.
What is the Hypostatic Union?
This religious act involves the formal declaration of Christian faith through public vows.
What is confirmation?
This movement within the Catholic Church aims to reform and engage with modern society, initiated during the 1960s.
What is Vatican II?
This apostolic letter, written by the Apostle James, contains a famous passage, “Faith without works is dead.”
What is the Book of James?
Jesus taught His followers to pray using this model prayer, which begins with "Our Father who art in heaven."
What is the Lord's Prayer?