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Look for vocabulary in the slides!
Directions: When you see a new vocabulary word, write it down and raise your hand. We will discuss what we think it means with a partner.
We will check our answers by using our book dictionaries
Record your guesses and the correct definition with a partner
Each person should have his/her own paper
New Vocabulary Look for these new words!
Trinity Eternal Soul Sins Crucified Blasphemy Resurrection Ascension Messiah Bible Orthodox Protestant Reformation Denominations Catholic Pope Disciples Cathedral Church
Quick Facts
Christianity began in 1st Century C.E. (Christian Era), over 2,000 years ago
Jesus is the prophet in Christianity
Over 1.9 billion people are Christians.
Can you name 4 regions with the highest Christian populations?
Take 5 minutes to discuss with a partner. Here is a map to help you.
Answers
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
Can you point on the map where these places are located?
Prophet Jesus is the prophet in Christianity. He was
Jewish.
His mother, the Virgin Mary, was said to have been given a child by God’s grace. An angel told her this would happen.
What holiday does much of the world celebrate because of the birth of Jesus?
Take 1 minute to discuss the answer with your partner.
Prophet - Jesus He taught the idea of love and understanding of all people.
He was called the Messiah, or “God’s chosen one”.
He had twelve main followers called disciples.
Some of the most famous disciples are: Peter James John Judas Iscariot
Can you name any other disciples? Take a minute to discuss your answer
Prophet - Jesus
When he was 33, he was crucified because the Romans and Jews alike thought he spoke blasphemy against God with his new teaching.
Christians believe that because Jesus died, all of humanity’s sins are forgiven. They also believe that the soul will live eternally with Jesus in heaven.
Prophet - Jesus
Three days after his crucifixion, Jesus was believed to come alive again.
He then ascended into heaven.
What holiday does much of the world celebrate for this belief?
Take 1 minute to discuss the answer with your partner.
Three Divisions of Christianity
Christians follow 1 of 3 main divisions of the religion: Orthodox Protestant Catholic
All three believe in the trinity, or that God comes in different forms when needed: God himself God the prophet (Jesus) The holy spirit (the “spirit” that brings people
closer to God).
Can you show the famous movement associated with the trinity?
Bible
The bible is divided into two sections: The Old Testament and the New Testament.
The Old Testament discusses Jewish history, and the New Testament discusses Jesus’ history.
Can you name the first five books of the Old Testament?
Also, what other religious holy book is a part of the Old Testament?
Take 1 minute to discuss this with your partner.
Orthodox
Orthodox Christians believe that they worship Jesus in the way that the early Christians did.
Most Orthodox Christians live in Eastern Europe and Russia.
They worship in cathedrals.
Catholicism
Another division of Christians are Catholics.
Catholics believe in many Saints. Some well known Saints are Peter and Christopher.
Catholics follow the pope. He lives in Vatican City in Rome.
What is happening as we speak with the pope?
Take 3 minutes to discuss this with your partner.
Answer – New Pope!
Cardinals in the Vatican are choosing a new pope. This is the first pope to step down from his position in 2,000 years.
http://www.catholicnews.com/jpii/stories/concl03.htm
Protestantism
The third and newest division of Christianity is Protestantism.
In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses or 95 complaints about the Catholic division on the doors of the Wittenburg Castle doors. This started the Reformation, or the movement that started Protestantism.
Complaints
Some of his complaints are:
People don’t learn what the Bible says People should sing in church to learn the Bible The church had too much money Services should be simpler; they should be
taught in the language of the country (then German) instead of Latin since only the educated spoke and read Latin.
Denominations
Now there are hundreds of denominations of Protestantism. Some of the most popular ones are:
Methodist Church
Episcopalian Church
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Pentecostal Church