Holidays/Traditions
what Holiday celebrates the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Trinity Sunday
what are the two main countries that follow the Presbyterian church
U.S & Scotland
Who founded the church of Scotland, John Knox or John Calvinism
John Knox
TRUE or FALSE
John Calvin was a Italian theologian
False, he was a French theologian
TRUE or FALSE
Presbyterians have the same Holidays and traditions as Catholics?
True
The Greek word "Presbyteros" means what in English
"Elder"
Who taught and developed the basis of "Calvinism"
John Calvin
What sacred text does the church use?
Bible
What are the 3 traditions the church follows
Baptism, Lords supper/Holy communion, liturgical colors & seasons
whom Governed the church?
it was governed by elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.
What church was considered the "mother of the church"?
St. Giles Cathedral
what year did the church originate
around 1560
TRUE or FALSE
The holiday "Epiphany" is only celebrated in the Presbyterian church
FALSE
(Its celebrated in the Orthodox and Anglican traditions)
What is the difference between a "Teaching Elder" and a "Ruling Elder"
"Teaching Elders" who are ordained ministers.
"Ruling Elders" elected from the ranks of the Church
When and where did the Presbyterian church originate?
originated during the 16th-century in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Name all the holidays and traditions
Holidays - Advent, Christmas,Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday
Traditions - The Lord's Supper/Holy communion, Baptism, and Liturgical Colors & Seasons
What Holiday Leads into the holiday, Epiphany on January, 6th.
Advent (Advent is a period that precedes Christmas, which then leads into Epiphany.)
Define "Calvinism"
"the theological foundation of Presbyterianism."
Where did John Calvin organize the church?
Geneva
Which church id my great great Grandma a founder of?
University Presbyterian Church