CHRISTIANITY Flashcards
What is the Holy Trinity?
The three aspects of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) which are all one.
Jesus Quote about the trinity
“I and the father are one”
What is each part of the trinity?
Father - creator
Son - incarnate
Holy Spirit - conscience
What is Baptism?
The first sacrament which symbolises the entrance into Christianity and removal of original sin by sprinkling holy water.
What are 6 features of infant baptism?
1) Bible readings and prayers
2) Anointing with two different oils
3) Sign of the cross on baby’s forehead
4) Promises by parents and godparents
5) Clothing the baby in white robe
6) Lighting a candle
What are three reasons why a Christian would do INFANT baptism?
1) It is Christian tradition
2) Parents want to raise their child as a Christian
3) Enables them to take other sacraments
What are 5 features of a believers baptism?
1) Bible readings and prayers are said
2) ALWAYS total immersion in the holy water
3) Make promises THEMSELVES
4) White clothes are worn (new life)
5) Baptist and pentecostal church only do believers baptism.
What are 3 reasons why a Christian would choose believers baptism?
1) To make their own decision
2) Jesus was baptised as an adult
3) Cleansing of sin does not make sense for a baby
Where might a Christian go on pilgrimage?
1) Bethlehem (Jesus birth)
2) Jerusalem (Jesus life)
3) Lourdes (Healing and vision of Mary)
Why might a Christian go on a pilgrimage? - 6 points
1) Ask for forgiveness
2) Walk where Jesus walked
3) Obtain physical, mental or emotional healing
4) Visit a historical place
5) Thank God for something
6) Feel close to God or their religion
What happened at the resurrection?
1) On Easter Sunday/third day
2) Stone covering tomb was rolled away
3) Two angels appeared and spoke to the women
4) The women went to tell the disciples he had risen
5) He visited the disciples in a locked room
6) He had nail marks in his hands
7) He had power over life and death
8) The after life existed
What happened at the crucifixion?
1) Jesus was stripped
2) He was beaten and tortured
3) He had to carry his cross
4) He fell several times
5) There was a crown of thorns on his head
6) There were nails in his hands and feet
7) He was crucified next to two criminals
