Christian Denominations Flashcards

1
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What are the 5 main Christian Denominations?

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-Roman Catholic Church
-Orthodox Church
-Church of England
-Quakers
-Baptist Church

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2
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Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

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The Pope

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3
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Who is the leader of the Orthodox Church?

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Patriarch of Constantinople

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4
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What does the word Catholic mean?

A

Universal or everyone

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5
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What does the word Orthodox mean?

A

right belief

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6
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Who is the leader of the Church of England?

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Justin Welby or the current King/Queen

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7
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Who is the leader of the Quakers

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They had no leader

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8
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Who is the leader of the Baptist Church

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They had no leader

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9
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Who founded the Roman Catholic Church and when?

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Jesus, around 30 AD

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10
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Who founded the Orthodox Church and when?

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Jesus, around 30 AD

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11
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Who founded the Church of England and when?

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King Henry VIII, 1534

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12
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Who founded the Quakers and when?

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George Fox, in the 17th century

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13
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Who founded the Baptist Church and when?

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Many American Baptists looks to Roger Williams as the founder, 1609

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What are some facts about the Roman Catholic Church?

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-it is the largest denomination in the religion
-it goes back over 2000 years
-they confess their sins and ask God for forgiveness
-the Bible is considered the Word of God

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What are some facts about the Orthodox Church?

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-paintings are used in worship and at home
-made up of a number of self governing churches
-mainly practiced in Eastern Europe
-the leader is considered the first among equals and has no real authority over churches other than his

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16
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What are some facts about the Church of England?

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-it was created when Henry the 8th broke with Rome
-it allows women to be priests
-it allows priests to remarry and divorce
-the Bible is interpreted to suit modern life

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What are some facts about the Quakers?

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-the proper name is the Religious Society of Friends
-they don’t believe in any form of fighting
-no festivals are celebrated
-the bible isn’t the word of God- instead it is an inspirational book

18
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What are some facts about the Baptist Church?

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-it is the 5th largest Christian church
-the Bible is the only source of authority
-each church governs itself
-they only baptise older children and adults

19
Q

What does the word Protestantism come from?

A

protest

20
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What does the name of the Baptist Church come from?

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the practice of baptism