Principal Beliefs/Origins
Name ALL of the principal beliefs we studied as part of our Christianity depth study.
Divinity and Humanity of Jesus Christ
Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Nature of God and the Trinity
Revelation
Salvation
Name ONE religious group that present during the development of Christianity.
Pharisees
Sadducees
Essenes
Name THREE principal events in the life of Jesus
Jesus' Birth
Jesus Visits the Temple
Jesus' Ministry (Teachings, Parables, Calling the Twelve Disciples)
Jesus' Baptism
Jesus' Miracles
Passion Events
Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Jesus' Ascension
Name ONE of the core ethical teachings that we studied as part of the Christianity Depth Study
Ten Commandments
The Beatitudes
Jesus' Commandment of Love
Name ONE type of vocal prayer and ONE type of mental prayer
Vocal Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Hail Mary
Liturgical texts
Litanies
Rosary
Mental Prayer
Meditation
Describe the importance of Jesus' death and resurrection for Christian adherents.
Jesus' death and resurrection affirms the principal belief in Jesus' full human and divine natures
Jesus' death and resurrection were critical for fulfilling Christ's New Covenant and ensuring the Salvation of mankind.
Name TWO of the major movements/schisms that contributed to the development of Christian denominations.
East/West Schism
Protestant Reformation
Henry VIII and the Church of England
Pentecostalism in 20th Century America
The four books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John make up what is known as...
DOUBLE POINTS!
Name the section of the Bible that these four books can be found.
The Gospels
New Testament
1) Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind
2) Love your neighbour as yourself
Name the five main categories of prayer in Christianity.
Blessing/Adoration
Praise
Intercession
Petition
Thanksgiving
What is the term used to describe the perfect unity of Jesus' divine and human natures?
Hypostatic Union
What are the THREE main events/topics that are critical for understanding the early development of Christian communities?
1. Pentecost
2. The Acts of the Apostles
3. Paul's Missionary Journeys and Epistles
Explain the importance of the Last Supper as a principal event in Christianity
The Last Supper saw the establishment of Christ's New Covenant; which allowed for the salvation of humanity through Christ's eventual sacrifice.
Provide THREE contemporary examples of Christian adherents today living out the core ethical teachings of Christianity today.
Caritias Australia
St Vincent De Paul Society
Anglican Aid
i4Give Foundation
World Vision
The Rosary is a Catholic prayer which serves as a devotion to...
Mary, Mother of Jesus.
Name FOUR reasons as to why Jesus is the model for Christian life?
Jesus lived a life of continual prayer
Jesus was an advocate for the marginalised
Jesus lived a life of continual service to God and to others
Jesus modelled key ethical teachings/values
Jesus trusted in God's plan
Question #1:
How many missionary journeys did Paul complete in the book of Acts?
Question #2:
Name FOUR of the epistles that Paul wrote to the early Christian churches and communities.
Question #1:
THREE
Question #2:
To Churches:
Romans; Corinthians (1,2); Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; Thessalonians (1,2)
To People:
Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Of the THREE Christian denominations listed below, which has the FEWEST books in its Bible?
Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant
DOUBLE POINTS!
Name the exact amount of books in that version of the Bible.
Protestant
66 Books
Name 5 of the 10 Commandments.
DOUBLE POINTS!
Name ALL 10 Commandments.
1) You shall have no other gods before me;
2) You shall not make idols;
3) You shall not take the Lord's name in vain;
4) Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy;
5) Honor your father and your mother;
6) You shall not murder;
7) You shall not commit adultery;
8) You shall not steal;
9) You shall not bear false witness;
10) You shall not covet
Name the TWO prayer types found in the Lord's Prayer.
Petition
Blessing
Provide THREE contemporary examples in the world today which directly reflect the principal beliefs of Christianity.
The continual practice of Baptism
The continual practice of the Eucharist
The Sign of the Cross/Crucifix
The emphasis of the role of the Trinity in the Sacraments
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Pentecostalism
Name FOUR unique characteristics of the Christian denominations.
DOUBLE POINTS!
Provide a specific contemporary example for EACH category.
Sacraments
Basis for Doctrine
Structure of Clergy
Leaders/Figureheads
Celebration of Sunday Service
Views on the Eucharist
Requirements for Salvation (Faith/Good Works)
Views and Interpretation of Sacred Scripture
Views on Original Sin
Views on Mary and the Saints
Views of Free Will and Predestination
Role of Christian Mysticism
Provide FOUR reasons as to why the Bible is important for Christianity and its adherents.
It houses the principal beliefs that are the spiritual foundation for the religious tradition of Christianity.
It houses the core ethical teachings that Christians still live out today.
It is the origins of key rituals/practices still performed in Christianity today
It plays an active role in the liturgical life of Christian Churches.
Name FOUR of the key values that Jesus extols in the Beatitudes.
DOUBLE POINTS!
Name ALL of them
the poor in spirit
those who mourn
the meek
those hunger and thirst for righteousness
the merciful
the pure in heart
the peacemakers
those persecuted for their righteousness
Lectio Divina is a specific type of prayer that is practiced in Catholicism and some variants of Protestantism. What does the latin phrase Lectio Divina translate as?
Lectio =Reading
Divina = Divine