Christianity Flashcards
According to Catholic Christianity, who is Jesus? Why was His death and resurrection fundamental to the creation of Christianity?
- Christians believe God sent his son Jesus, the messiah, to save the world.
- They believe Jesus was crucified on a cross to offer the forgiveness of sins and was resurrected three days after his death before ascending to heaven.
Why is Easter the most important Christian celebration?
- Easter is the most important Christian celebration because it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
- Christians believe this event shows Jesus’ victory over death and sin, offering eternal life to all who believe in him.
What is the Eucharist?
The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper, is a sacrament in Christianity where bread and wine (or grape juice) are consecrated and consumed. It commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples and symbolizes spiritual nourishment and unity among believers.
What were the requirements for entering into the Kingdom of Heaven?
- Love, compassion, mercy, forgiveness, and righteous living.Preached repentance, turning away from sin, and obeying the 10 commandments.
Outline the major differences between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox church.
- Major Differences
Orthodox: - Priests can marry and have kids
- Cross shaped like +
- Decision making done by council of bishops
- Don’t believe in most saints
- Don’t believe in popes
Catholic: - Priests cannot marry
- Cross shaped like t
- Pope has supreme authority
- Believe in saints
What was the split between the two called? Why did Christianity split at this time?
Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox
THE SPLIT was called the GREAT SCHISM (1054 CE). This happened because of different beliefs, cultural differences, and conflicts over authority
Who was Constantine? What did he do? How did it change Christianity?
- He became christian in 313 following the battle of Milvian Bridge.
- He created the Edict of Milan to make Christianity a legal religion and tried to help develop the religion.
- He built the church of the Holy Sepulchre.
- Created the Council of Nicea (modern day Turkey). This council created the Nicean Creed. He helped popularize Christianity.
Briefly explain Martin Luther’s 3 main beliefs regarding Christianity?
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Absolute Authority of the Bible
* everyone must read it for his/herself and make their own decisions
* the Bible was the final authority, not the Pope (Our Belief) - the Pope and priests interpret the Bible for us) -
Justification by Faith Alone
* our actions have nothing to do with our salvation
* God gives grace to all who have faith - even the undeserving
* (Our Belief- it is our faith and actions that earn us salvation) -
Priesthood of All Believers
* all humans have the same status under God and have the same responsibility to pray and study under Him
* (Our belief)- priests are empowered by God to teach us)
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What were the contributions of St. Peter and St. Paul to Christianity.
St. Peter:
* Jesus’ true friend
* First apostle to truly understand that Jesus was God
* Leader of the Apostles at Pentecost
* He was named pope by Jesus
St. Paul
* Originally was a christian bounty hunter
* He then converted many people to Christianity
* He made Christianity acceptable for gentiles
* He created many churches and the trinity
* He rejected the 613 rules of the torah
Draw the Christianity tree (open class only).
- Catholicism
- Roman Catholicism
- Eastern Catholic Churches - Eastern Orthodoxy
- Greek Orthodox
- Russian Orthodox
- Other Eastern Orthodox Churches - Protestantism
- Lutheranism
- Calvinism (Reformed)
- Anglicanism
- Baptist Churches
- Methodist Churches
- Presbyterian Churches
- Pentecostalism
- Evangelicalism
- Other Protestant Denominations - Oriental Orthodoxy
- Coptic Orthodox
- Ethiopian Orthodox
- Other Oriental Orthodox Churches
Nero
Roman emperor, ruled from 54 AD to 64 AD
Persecutions
Discrimination and violence against christians
Gentile
Person who is not jewish
Council of Nicea
A gathering in 325 AD to settle disputes and establish Christian beliefs
Pentecost
Christian celebration of the Holy Spirit’s descent on Jesus’ followers
