Christianity Flashcards
What are the 2 great commandments?
1- Thous shalt love thy neighbour as thyself
2- Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
What happens in the Christian version of the afterlife?
God will jugdge the deeds you have done during your lifetime and then you will either go to heaven or hell
What branch of Christianity believe in Purgatory?
Roman Catholics
What are the 3 major branches of Christianity?
Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox
Catholic leaders where what?
Cassocks
What is a stole?
Goes around your neck and always has the cross on it colour is decided on what time of the Christian calendar year it is
What is Chasuble?
Worn for the Eucharsit, worn over own clothes, a big baggy garment like a poncho
What is a Brietta?
A small square skull cap, Catholics often wear these to show superiorority
What is a Mitre?
Bishops wear them in processions and for some ceremonies, a dome like hat
What is an Orarion?
Orthodox Priests wear them, a very long stole that wraps around the body
What are Preaching Bands?
Protestant ministers wear them when preaching, two strips of white cloth which hang from your collar
What are 2 types of expressions of faith?
Rosary beads and the Cross