Denominations
More people belong to this denomination today than to all of the other denominations.
Roman Catholic
This is the word for a person who is not Jewish
Gentile
What religion was Jesus?
Jesus was Jewish
Celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus on the 3rd day.
Easter
This person wrote 95 Theses that challenged need for sacraments..
Martin Luther
Originated from the teachings of Jesus Christ and his disciples, and has roots in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Eastern Orthodox
Happens while pouring water over the head of the person receiving the sacrament or dipping the person in water. For Catholics, this is the sacrament of salvation and the entrance to all other sacraments.
Baptism
This symbol was used by believers in the early days of persecution as a secret sign of their shared faith. One person would draw an arc in the sand, and the other would complete the sign to show their brotherhood in Christ.
Fish symbol.
It lasts 4 weeks in December.
It is to prepare Christians for the birth of Jesus.
Advent
The name of the Archangel who told Mary she would have a baby.
They have a different view about baptism from the other churches. They do not baptize babies. They think it is better to wait until a person can make their own mind about what they believe.
The Baptist Church
What word literally means "in the flesh." It refers to a spirit, deity, or abstract quality taking on a physical, bodily form
Incarnation
These figures represent perfect human faith and can pray for Christians.
Saints
This holiday celebrates the conversion of Irish people to Christianity.
St. Patrick's Day
This man was a prominent reason why Christianity spread after Jesus' death.
Paul the Apostle.
The Great Schism.
This refers to the division of the Church into East and West.
This is a formal religious censure that excludes a person from the communion of believers,
Excommunication
These figures are messengers of god.
Angels
Helps Christians remember Christ's sufferings and any of their own failings during the year.
Lent
Michaelangelo
a major branch of Protestant Christianity, that emphasizes the direct, personal experience of God through the baptism with the Holy Spirit, (fundamentalists of this group practice snake handling)
Pentecostal Church
During the mass the priest consecrates bread and wine which representations of the body and blood of Christ.
Eucharist/Holy Communion
This is what the word Gospel is greek for.
Good News.
Jesus is crucified and dies.
Good Friday
Who is the Roman senator that crucified Jesus?
Pontius Pilate