Catholic
Who is the head of the Catholic Church?
The Pope (Pope Francis)
What Lutheran denomination is First Lutheran a part of?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Where did the Anglican church originate?
England
Who is the primary historical figure/theologian associated with this branch?
Jean Calvin
What type of baptism is practiced by Baptists and Anabaptists?
Believer's baptism
Where is the headquarters of the Catholic Church?
The Vatican City (Rome)
Which continent has the fastest growing Lutheran population?
Africa
Who was the founder/originator of the Methodist church?
John Wesley
What is the second holy book used by the Mormon Church?
The Book of Mormon
Who is the historical figure/theologian most associated with the early Anabaptist movement?
Huldrych Zwingli
What are two major differences between Catholicism and Lutheranism?
veneration of the saints, marriage of priests, books of the Bible, authority of the Pope, theology of grace
What are the two sacraments of the Lutheran Church?
Baptism, Communion
What style of worship is practiced in the Episcopal church? What does that mean?
High church: very liturgical, uses organs and choirs, lots of chanting and scripted prayer, priests dress in specific liturgical garb, very formal.
Why are Congregationalists named that way?
Their authority is congregational, meaning the churches have the authority to govern themselves and don't have a lot of structured higher authority.
What makes Amish communities unique?
Lack of modern tech, very communal living, strict codes for dress, grooming, and behavior, very insular communities not within the mainstream.
What are the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance/Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders
Who is the head of most Lutheran denominations? How are they different than a Pope?
The Bishop. They are elected on limited terms, can be a woman or queer person in the ELCA, do not have ultimate scriptural or doctrinal authority, are not considered any more holy or closer to God.
What does "Pentecostal" mean? Why are they named that way?
Comes from the word "Pentecost," when the Holy Spirit poured out on the people in Acts. They use this name because this denomination is very Spirit-led and emphasizes the Holy Spirit in their worship and belief.
What is unique about Unitarian Christian belief?
They do not believe in the Trinity and do not consider Jesus divine.
How do Baptists and Anabaptists typically interpret the Bible?
Hold scripture in high authority; take a very literal view of scripture.
What are two major differences between Catholicism and the Orthodox Church?
authority of the Pope, marriage of priests, communion of children, historical location, church architecture, priest's beards
What is the main theological difference between Lutheranism and Catholicism? (this has to do with a belief, not a practice)
We are saved and made righteous by faith alone, not by works or good deeds.
Which two denominations are we in full communion with from the Anglican branch?
The United Methodist Church
The Episcopal Church (USA)
Which three denominations are we in full communion with from the Reformed branch?
The Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA)
The Reformed in America (RCA)
The United Church of Christ (UCC)
Which denomination from the Radical branch are we in full communion with?
The Moravian Church