Christianity: Christianity


Basic Teachings: Basic Teachings One God, who created everything Three main divisions Roman Catholic Protestant Eastern Orthodox The Holy Trinity God the Father God the Son God as the Holy Spirit


Central Themes: Central Themes Christ’s teaching Compassion Mercy Forgiveness Love God and your neighbor Sin All are born into sin Christ’s suffering as atonement


Basic Teachings, cont.: Basic Teachings, cont. Christians follow the teachings of Christ Teacher Healer Lessons told through parables


Central Themes: Central Themes Crucifixion Nailed to the cross Sacrifice for all mankind Resurrection & Eternal Life Christ rose from the dead after 3 days Proved divinity Symbolizes new life Dead will rise and live again


History & Development: History & Development Based on the concrete, not abstract Approximate dates: 4 BC – birth of Christ 27 AD – John the Baptist’s ministry; baptism of Christ 27-29 AD – Christ’s ministry 30 AD – Crucifixion & Resurrection 46-57 AD – Paul’s ministry & journeys


Slide7: 64 AD – Martyrdom of Paul & Peter 80 AD – Gospels written 200 AD – Christianity reaches Europe 325 AD – Council of Nicaea 1054 AD – The Great Schism


Slide8: 1095 AD – First Crusade 1517 AD – Luther’s 95 Theses 1533 AD – Anglican Church formation 1962 AD – Vatican II begins


Places of Worship – Roman Catholic: Places of Worship – Roman Catholic 5 – Flying Buttress 7 – Cloister 10 – Sacristy 15 – Nave 16 – North Transept 17 – South Transept 19 - Choir


Places of Worship - Episcopalian: Places of Worship - Episcopalian 3 – Organ Pipes 5 – Organ 10 – Pulpit 11 – Lectern 12 - Nave 14 – Kneelers


Festivals - Lent: Festivals - Lent Marks 40 days in the desert Traditionally – fasting Now, something given up Begins with Ash Wednesday


Festivals – Holy Week: Festivals – Holy Week Palm Sunday Day Christ rode into Jerusalem Palm leaves Maundy Thursday Marks the Last Supper Christ washed his disciples feet Current day….even the Pope does this


Festivals – Holy Week: Festivals – Holy Week Good Friday Day Christ was crucified Services held until 3 p.m. Easter Sunday Day Christ rose from the dead Marks the end of Lent


Festivals - Christmas: Festivals - Christmas Advent Starts 4 Sundays before Christmas Means “coming” Feast of St. Nicholas December 6 Started the idea of Santa Claus Christmas Day Celebrates birth of Christ Epiphany The 12th day after Christmas Marks the arrival of the 3 wise men


Sacred Places: Sacred Places St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican City, Rome, Italy Seat of the papacy Burial site of apostle Peter, first Bishop of Rome


Sacred Places: Sacred Places Star of Bethlehem Place where Christ was born Gethsemane Garden in Jerusalem Golgotha Mt. Calvary


Symbols & Objects: Symbols & Objects Unity of God Holy Trinity Lamb of God John the Baptist Dove of Peace God’s spirit Alpha Omega Christ Scallop Shell Symbol of St. James


Holy Books - Bible: Holy Books - Bible Divided into the Old Testament and New Testament Old Testament: Books of Law History Stories/Poetry/Wisdom Prophecy New Testament: Gospels History Paul’s Letters Letters Prophecy


Key Ideas – Nicene Creed: Key Ideas – Nicene Creed Statement of Belief We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.


Key Ideas – Lord’s Prayer: Key Ideas – Lord’s Prayer Taught by Jesus to his disciples Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, in Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.


Key Ideas – The Golden Rule: Key Ideas – The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” In other words, do unto others as you would have them do to you Transcends into other religions


Important Vocabulary: Important Vocabulary Passion The last week of Christ’s life Entry to Jerusalem Palm branches Last Supper Celebrates Passover Foretells of his betrayal and death “Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said “take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matt. 26:26-29)


Important Vocabulary: Important Vocabulary Council of Nicaea 325 AD Called by Emperor Constantine Established consistent teachings Faith and doctrine Introduces Nicene Creed Great Schism Separation of Eastern & Western Churches Use of own language Use of icons Mystical Focus


Views of The Soul: Views of The Soul Body & soul will be resurrected on Judgment Day Soul & body parted temporarily at death God makes a new soul for each body Body & soul resurrected on Judgment Day Soul and body temporarily parted at death God makes a new soul for each body


Views of God: Views of God Virgin birth & resurrection of Christ Prophets – Moses, Abraham; Angels Christ, the Son of God God, the Holy Ghost God the Father God the Almighty There is only one God Jews manifest the will of God by carrying out their duties Patriarchs such as Abraham & Moses There is only one God God promised to protect his chosen people Hashem is used to refer to God, whose Hebrew name is too holy to use The 10 Commandments as dictated to Moses


Basic Comparisons: Basic Comparisons Compassion, mercy, forgiveness Churches, Cathedrals US, Europe, South America Bible, Book of Mormon God Christ, Pope, Luther Ten Commandments, Shema, Equal by God Synagogues, Temples US, Middle East, Eastern Europe Torah, Talmud God (Yahweh) Rabbis, Abraham, Moses, Jacob