Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins Holy Trinity is One God containing 3 aspects

God the father Jesus Christ the son The Holy Spirit (7 gifts of the holy ghost, eg. Wisdom,

understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the lord)

There was a birth, a death and a resurrection Christmas- birth of Christ (Jesus) Good Friday- Death of Jesus’ crucifixion Easter- resurrection of Jesus Jesus was a Jew. His disciples felt that he was

the messiah, the messenger from god and the saviour of the Jewish people

Jesus preached that ALL people were precious to god, even the poor and women

He If baptized, and led good lives, they would go

to heaven no matter how poor they were Romans were threatened by this new religion

and persecuted new Christians severely. 313 CE, Roman Emperor Constantine

converted to Christianity and legalized it.

Compare your notes to mine Founded in Palestine by the Apostles Jesus taught two greatest commandments

were To love god with your whole being To love your neighbor as yourself

Jesus felt that leaders did not pay enough attention to the spirit of the Jewish Law

Killed by Jews under Roman Law who felt threatened by his message

Rose from the dead so that all people could share eternal life

Attend church service/ Mass on Sundays Pray Bible studies Fellowship- gathering with other Christians Praise, singing Sermon by preacher/pastor etc. Communion- to commemorate Jesus dying

for us. People eat a wafer/bread and drink wine. It symbolizes the body and blood of Christ.

Bible- Combination of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Jesus’ story told in the Gospels which is part of the New Testament

Old Testament is the book of Genesis which is “God said, “Let there be light…” It is the story of creation