Christianity

What is Christianity?

• World’s largest religion with about 2.2 billion followers worldwide

• Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who lived about 2,000 years ago

• Followers of Christianity are called Christians

Facts about Christianity

• Started in Israel by Jesus Of Nazareth

• The sacred text is the Bible made up of the Old and New Testaments

• Christians worship in a church, chapel, or a cathedral

• Christian spiritual leaders are called priests or ministers

Beliefs of Christians

• God sent his Son to earth to save humans from their sins

• Jesus was a human and he experienced the world

• Jesus was tortured and gave his life on the Cross

• Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion

Who is Jesus Christ?

• Jesus Christ is the Son of God. • He came to earth to teach

about love and fellowship.

• He represents the person that all Christians must strive to be.

• Jesus was a Jew who was born about 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem.

• Jesus lived for 33 years before being crucified by the Romans.

Major Branches of Christianity

• Roman Catholic• Protestant

• Orthodox

Greek Orthodox

Russian Orthodox

Armenian Orthodox

Christian Holy Days & Festivals

• Good Friday

• Easter

• Christmas

• Lent

Popular Customs and Ceremonies

1. Baptism (celebrates an individual’s entrance into Christianity)

2. Eucharist (represents the Last Supper or the final meal that Jesus shared with His disciples)

Questions?