By: Miranda Pesock

Christianity

Largest followed religion with approximately 2.2 billion believers.

Originated in IsraelJesus Christ, crucified in 30 A.D., founded ChristianityThe Bible (both the Old & New Testament) is the

guide for ChristiansChristians worship in churches and chapelsHoly Places

JerusalemBethlehemNazarethLourdesRomeCanterbury

Basics of Christianity

Taught by priests/ministers through ceremonies, music, prayer, sermons, and speech scripture readings.

EasterMost importantCelebration of when Jesus rose from the dead (The Resurrection)

ChristmasCelebration of Jesus’ birth

LentOriginated with Jesus fasting 40 days in desertBegins Ash WednesdayEnds day before EasterChristians give something up for 40 days in remembrance of Jesus’ fasting

Major Holidays for Christians

Jesus is the son of GodGod sent Jesus to save the world from their

sinsJesus died on the cross (Crucifixion) and rose

three days later (Resurrection)The Bible is an example of how Christians

should liveThe Trinity…(diagram following slide)

Christians believe…

God the

Father

The Holy Spirit

God the Son

GOD

The Trinit

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Branches of ChristianityAnglicanism

Roman Catholic

Baptists

Methodists

Orthodox Seventh-day Adventist

CrossSymbolizes that Jesus died to save mankind

DoveSymbolizes holy spirit and peace

FishOriginated as a code

Half a fish was drawn, if an individual finished the drawing, they knew that person was a follower too

Symbols of Christianity

National survey59% of U.S. Citizens

believe this is a “Christian country”

17% say it isn't, "but it should be”

Brings people together with a common belief

Gives an example of how people should act and guidelines to follow

Social FunctionsNational Survey

"Christian country"

"Should be"

Barrow, Mandy. "Christian Festivals." Christian Festivals. Woodlands Junior School, 2012. Web. 06 May 2012. <http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/festivals.html>.

Barrow, Mandy. "Information on Christianity." Christianity for Kids. Woodlands Junior School. Web. 06 May 2012. <http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/christian.htm>.

Gerteis, Joseph. "The Society Pages." The Social Functions of Religion in American Political Culture. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2012. Web. 06 May 2012. <http://thesocietypages.org/papers/religion-and- politics/>.

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