Christianity

Christian History

100

This ancient Empire ruled Jerusalem in the time of Jesus and is responsible for the death of many early Christian Leaders

The Roman Empire

200

Most early Christians came from this religion.

Judaism

300

This person was the leader of the early Christian church.  He was one of the original 12 apostles.  His symbol is a key, and he is considered the first Pope.

Simon Peter / St. Peter

400

This Roman Emperor converted to Christianity and stopped Roman persecution of Christians.

Constantine

500

The reformer who broke from the Catholic Church to form Protestantism.  Founder of Lutheranism.

Martin Luther

Writings

100

The Christian holy book - in two major sections - New Testament and Old Testament

Bible

200

The name of the section of the Christian Bible that is not in the Jewish Bible (Tanakh).

New Testament

300

These four books in the New Testament tell the story of Jesus' life and teachings.

The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

400

Letters from early Christians to other Christians, mostly by St. Paul.

Epistles

500

The last book of the Christian Bible

Revelation / Apocalypse

Denominations

100

The largest Christian Denomination, centered in Rome.

The Roman Catholic Church

200

The collection of churches centered in Eastern Europe that split with Catholicism in the 1000s CE.  Known for churches using Icons.

Eastern Orthodox / Orthodox /

300

The branch of Christianity that left the Catholic Church in the 1400s in the ________ Reformation.

Protestant

400

A movement in modern Christianity that focuses on the Bible, becoming "born again", and activism.

Evangelical

500

The most followed Church in England.  Formed when Henry VIII disagreed with the Pope and left the Catholic Church.

Anglican Church / Church of England

Holidays & Ceremonies

100

Water ceremony that is the entry into the Christian religion.  

Baptism / Christening

200

Major Christian Holiday on December 25th.  Remembers Birth of Jesus.

Christmas

300

Remembers the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus.  Holiest day on Christian calendar.

May include egg hunts, candy, and bunnies.

Easter

400

Ceremony to remember the Last Supper.  Eat bread and wine which is symbolic of Jesus' body and blood.

Communion / Mass / Eucharist / Lord's Supper

500

Telling your sins and wrongdoing to a Priest to get spiritual forgiveness.

Confession / Penance

Grab Bag

100

Christians consider this person to be the Son of God.

Jesus Christ

200

The 40 days up to Easter.  Christians may give up meat or other luxuries.

Lent

300

This early church leader spread Christianity across the Roman Empire and (traditionally) wrote most Epistles.

St. Paul / Paul of Tarsus

400

Christian denomination that embraces non-Christian religious beliefs.  "can't we all just get along?"

Unitarian Universalist

500

Sacrament that a priest does for a sick person.  Putting oil on the head

Anointing the Sick