Origins of Christianity
Where did Christianity originate and where is the Holy Place?
What is Bethlehem. The Holy place is Jerusalem (The Church of the Holy Sepluchre is where Christ was buried.)
What is Christmas? What is a Pope/Bishop/Priest?
1. Christmas honors Jesus’s birth and is celebrated December 25th. 2. Priests and Bishops are the Christian leaders who led the Catholic community.The Pope or head of the Catholic Church resides in the Vatican Church, located in Vatican City, in Rome, Italy. As the pope’s influence grew, Christianity spread through Rome. Over time, many people have come to see him as the head of the Christian Church.
What is The Bible for the poor?
People who were wealthy could read The Bible and were educated. But the people who were poor didn't have The Bible so they looked at stained glass windows and the windows had messages to them.
What beliefs do Roman Catholic people have? Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church? What beliefs do Eastern Orthodox people have? Who is the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
1. The Bible is equal to the Pope. Some modern Catholics also believe that people can earn salvation through their good works, without faith or church participation. The Leader of the RC Church is The Pope. 2. The Orthodox Church places a high emphasis on mysticism, and considers salvation to involve achieving greater union with G-d. The leader of the EO Church is a team of bishops.
What were Jesus's followers called, and what were the 12 MAIN followers?
What is disciples? What is Apostles?
What is Easter? What are the eggs for?
Easter is a holy celebration which commemorates the Resurrection of Christ. Eggs are often decorated and eaten to symbolize the idea of new life being born.
What is The Rose Window?
It is often seen as a symbol of the divine light of G-d. This light can represent many different things, such as hope, truth, love, and life. It's also a symbol of Christ himself, as he is often referred to as the "Light of the World.”
What are some beliefs Protestant people have? Who is in charge of the Protestant Church? What are some beliefs Anglican/Episcopal people have? Who is in charge of the Angelican/Episcopal Church?
1.While viewing tradition as helpful, Protestants today emphasize the need to respect Scripture as the highest authority for Christian belief and practice. Protestants also emphasize that salvation is by G-d’s grace through faith, not through works or rituals (even though those things are important). Paster, minister, or reverend. 2. Anglican/Episcopal churches also tend to be very formal in their worship services, place great value on historic traditions, and have a high view of the sacraments. They are also widely known for the Book of Common Prayer, which serves as a guide for Anglican worship services and daily prayer. The Bishop leads the services in the church.
What happened to Jesus on Holy Thursday and after?
Holy Thursday was Jesus's last supper. On Good Friday Jesus was crucified on the cross and three days later on Easter Sunday, Jesus was resurrected.
What is a Baptism?
When a baby or person is sprinkled or dipped in holy water to symbolize their purification and admission into the Church.
What is a Nativity scene?
The reenactment of Jesus’ birth in a barn.
What beliefs do Presbyterian people have? Who is in charge of the Presbyterian Church. What beliefs do Lutheran people have? Who is in charge of the Lutheran Church?
1. Reformed Theology is the belief that salvation from punishment for sin is to be given to all those who have faith in Christ. Faith is not purely intellectual, but involves trust in G-d's promise to save. Theology is a way of thinking about G-d and G-d's relation to the world. Ministers 2. Lutherans maintain that salvation comes to humans by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone; Roman Catholics believe that faith must be accompanied by good works for salvation to be achieved. The elected presidents for churches are in charge of the Lutheran Church.
What does a fish mean in Christianity?
It means that it is a safe place to practice Christianity.
What is a communian? What is a confirmation?
1. The bond uniting Christians as individuals and Jesus Christ. A person eats a wafer and drinks a sip of wine to represent the body and blood of Jesus. 2. The sacraments or ceremonies through which Christians pass in the process of their religious upbringing. After confirmation, a person is usually considered to become a member of the church.
What clothing is to be worn during all of the rites of passage?
White clothing is to be worn, to represent purity.
What beliefs do Baptist people have? Who is the leader of the Baptist church? What beliefs do Methodist people have? Who is the leader of the Methodist Church?
1. Two things in particular make them unique. The first is their insistence that baptism must be reserved only for individuals mature enough to make a personal profession of faith (and done by full immersion, not sprinkling!). The second is their emphasis on the independence and self-governance of local church congregations. The leader of the Baptist Church is the minister or a lay person. 2. Some Methodists believe that Christians can achieve perfect sanctification in this life. Many also teach that one can lose their salvation through willful/persistent sin. The ledaer of the Methodist Church is The governed and bishops.
What were Jesus's messages?
He taught his followers to love G-d and to love others and to forgive and love enemy's. And if someone was saved from sin, would enter the Kingdom of G-d when they died.
What is Ash Wednesday? What is Lent?
1. Ash Wednesday is the placing of ashes on the forehead in the sign of the cross representing the Holy Trinity which Paul spoke of: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 2. Lent is a season of the Christian year where believers focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting. It is traditional for Christians to give up one important item for 40 days and not eat meat on Fridays.
What are some denominations of Christianity? Where is The Holy Church located?
1. Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Presbyterian, Anglican/Episcopal, Protestant, Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist. 2. Where the Pope resides and teaches is located in Vatican City, Rome, Italy.
What is different and similar about all these denominations?
Something different is that all these denominations have different beliefs and attend different churches. But something similar is that all these denominations believe in the same G-d aka the Holy Trinity aka The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost.