Christianity Flashcards
What did Jesus teach people?
- To love one another
- To practice compassion and forgiveness
What provides the most detailed information on the life of Jesus?
The New Testament of the Bible
First 4 books = The Gospel
How was Jesus born?
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit into the womb of a virgin named Mary
Mary gave birth to Jesus in a stable and placed him in a manger
Who baptized (washed away sins) Jesus?
John the Baptist
What river was Jesus baptized in?
River Jordan
What are some of the miracles Jesus performed?
- he turned water into wine at wedding feasts
- he brought fish to the sea
- he healed people of illness
Who did Jesus share his last meal with?
His 12 apostles (closest disciples)
What is the event of Jesus having his last meal called?
the Last Supper
What was Jesus arrested for?
blasphemy (giving god-like characteristics to something that is not god)
What was Jesus’ punishment?
He was to be crucified; nailed to a wooden cross
Why do Christians value the Crucifixion?
they believe that it brings the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life
What was the event of Jesus rising from the dead called?
Resurrection
What’s the Nicene Creed?
- The whole universe is God’s creation
- God is one
- God is merciful, forgiving, and chooses to be a friend of people
What’s the Holy Trinity?
The Father, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit - all bound together in one God
What’s the Holy Spirit?
life-giving presence of God that helps Christians to live faithful lives and continue the work that Jesus began
What’s the Last Judgement?
when a person dies, they either go to heaven depending on whether they have practiced what Jesus taught OR hell for sinful experiences
What are some things that are a part of Christian worship?
- prayers
- scripture readings
- singing of psalms
- consecration of bread and wine
- communion
- collection of offerings for the poor
What is “liturgy of the word”?
a part of the service that highlights readings and preachings
What is communion?
the congregation is invited to share a ritual meal, as Jesus did with the apostles at the Last Supper. Bread and wine is symbolized as the body and blood of Christ.
What’s a rosary?
a small chain or string that holds a cross and beads
worshippers begin each decade (of beads) by uttering the Lord’s prayer which is followed by other prayers
What’s fasting?
no food, or certain kinds of food to symbolize the suffering of Jesus offering saved money/food to the poor
What does the cross symbolize?
human salvation
What does the Fish symbolize?
symbolizes the first words of Jesus to his disciples: “ Follow me and I will make you fishers or men “
is also a sign to identify Christians during periods of prosecution
What is Christmas?
- Birth of Jesus (25th December - Jan 7th for Eastern Orthodox)
- Christmas songs are sung to depict the birth of Jesus
- Gifts are given to symbolize how men brought gifts when they came to see Jesus
What is Epiphany?
- Celebrates the baptism of Jesus
- Celebrated on Jan 6th
- Gift giving happens from Dec 25-Jan 6 (12 days of Christmas)
What is Lent?
- lasts for 40 days
- the 40 days represent the time Jesus spent on his meditative journey in the desert before he began his ministry
- time of fasting, praying, spiritual assessment
What’s Ash Wednesday?
The day that begins the lent season
What’s Easter?
symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus
(a vigil service takes place where a flame representing the light of the world is passed among worshippers)
What’s the Holy Thursday?
represents the Last Supper
What is Good Friday?
commemorates the trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus
What’s baptism?
ritual that cleanses the soul
What’s the Holy Communion?
the last supper table was replaced by the alter and the last supper was replaced by a piece of bread and wine
What’s Confession or Reconciliation?
when worshippers discuss their sins and struggles with their priest/minister
What’s Confirmation?
prepares the young adult member of the Church
* the priest blesses the youth with oils and the Holy Spirit gives wisdom and knowledge
What’s Matrimony?
some churches believe that marriage is a sacrament and cannot be dissolved
What are Funerals?
rituals that commend the deceased to heaven and console the deceased’s loved ones
* this service can include prayers, hymns, burials or cremation
What are the Sacred Writings?
Old Testament - Judaic tradition of the law and the prophets
New Testament - Christian tradition of the apostles
Genesis
What’s the Eastern Orthodox?
- reject the authority of the pope
- churches have distinctive cross-shaped floor plans
- service is called Divine Liturgy (long and very elaborate)
- Only men can be priests
What’s the Catholic?
- believe in the role of the pope (leader of the church)
- priests must be males who aren’t married and are refrained from sexual relations
What’s the Protestant?
- Married clergy (priest) and female clergy are accepted
- rituals of worship are important but studying the Bible is MORE important
What are pastoral ministries?
emotional support during family and personal crises
What’s Anglican?
- the bible was translated to English
- Anglicans do not
recognize the authority of
the pope. Other than that,
similar to Catholicism
