9.1.20 christianity Flashcards
Luke 2:1-21
Agustus issued a census of the entire Roman Worlds. This was the first census that took place while Quirnis was governor of Syria. Everyone went to register in their birth place. David an mary went up from the town of Nazarath in Galilee to Bethlehem the town of David. While they were there Mary gave birth. She wrapped him in cloths and put him in a manger. The angels warned the shepherds that they will find a baby in a manger so the shepherds went and found Jesus. On the 8th day when it was time to circumcise Jesus, he was named Jesus, the angel had given him his name.
Matthew 2:1-12
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, Magi came to Jerusalem and asked “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews” “We saw his star we have come to worship him”. When King Herod heard about this he was disturbed. He called together chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where was Jesus born. They said Bethlehem as that was what the prophet had written. Herod called the Magi secretly and found out what time the star appeared. He sent three wise men who followed the star found Jesus. They gave him Gold, Frankenscence and Murr. They were warned not to go back to herod and went to their country in another route
How do Christians celebrate Christmas? (Advent)
Advent
Begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas
Advent Wreaths with four candles on them. Each Sunday one candle is lit.
Significance of Advent?
It marks the start of the liturgical church year in Roman and Anglican churches. Marks the period of waiting for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
What do Roman Catholic Churches do on midnight at Christmas eve?
Midnight Mass
What do Churches hold on Christmas Day?
They hold services that celebrate Jesus’ birth. (Carols, Hymns, reading from Gospels and the Nativity plays)
When and Why do the Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas?
On or Near the 7th of January due to historical differences in the way the calendars were calculated.
What do the Orthodox Churches do before Christmas day
Fasting
What is the significance of fasting before Christmas Day?
It is believed that fasting helps people shift their focus from them and on to others, as they will spend less time worrying about food and focus more time on prayer and caring for the poor.
What do the Orthodox Churches do on Christmas day?
Churches Light a small fire of blessed palms and burn frankincense to commemorate the three gifts the Magi brought to baby Jesus.
Significance of Christmas to Christians?
Celebration of Jesus’ incarnation
.By being Born as human, God made the way for humans to be reconciled to him
Shows God is personal
What is the significance of the The Reception of the Holy Fire? in Orthodox Church
Fire=Light
Light=Good
Good spreads through the world
Significance of Real Dyed Eggs? In Orthodox Church
Jesus’ Blood= Sacrifice = Crucifixion
Egg=Tomb, He ressurected and moved the tomb
Shell of the Egg=God, God is the protector
Significance of the greeting “Christo Anesti”? In Orthodox Church
Ressurection -> Christ has risen
Proclamation of prophecy.
Significance of the Paschal Candle in the Catholic Church?
(Its five pieces of incense and every member of the congergation lighting a candle from it.)
. Every Member of the congregation -> every member can be saved
.Light = Good as Light = Knowledge
. Incense spreads like knowledge
.Light = smoke, smoke goes upwards
