Christianity Test unit 2 Flashcards
Anglicans
Anglicanism includes the original Church of England
Formation(political): King Henry VIII wanted his marriage to his first wife to be annulled (or made void), and the Catholic Church would not agree.
He mad himself head of the Church of England and ordered the translation of the Bible and worship services into English
Anglicans do not recognize the authority of the Pope, nor do they accept the doctrine of transubstantiation
Ascension
He told his apostles to Baptise all nations and spread the word
Christians believe that forty days after the Resurrection, Jesus ascended bodily to heaven.
This event, termed the Ascension, ended his time on earth, and initiated two millennia of Christianity.
Bible
old and new testament
four Gospels
Book of acts - developing the church
Epistles (letters of Paul) corinthians, Galatians, Thessalonians, Romans, WHERE THE APOSTLES WOULD GO AND TEACH
Book of revelation - future, ultimate destiny of Mankind, Gods plan for society
27 books
Chrismation or Confirmation
When children reach adolescence: rite of passage to adulthood
Adolescent prepares to become an adult member of the Church
Anointed by oil accompanied by laying on of hands by minister, priest or bishop
Communion / The Lord’s Supper
Constantine
Council of Trent
The biggest reform movement in the history of the Catholic
Church. This is known as the Catholic Counter-Reformation. The Council of Trent laid down strict
rules for the lives of the clergy. Pope Paul III and his successors hoped that the Protestants would
come back to the Catholic Church which was now reforming itself.
The COUNCIL OF TRENT issued decrees to make church teachings abundantly clear, especially:
That the Bishop of Rome (the Pope) is the head of the whole Catholic Church
That we are saved by our faith and by receiving sacraments and doing charitable works
That there are seven (7) Sacraments sacraments are “visible signs of God’s grace”
That indulgences were forbidden and sainthood was to be limited.
That Priests and bishops had to become more involved with the people they were trying to
save.
Denominations
France, Spain Portugal and the Papal states remained Catholic
all protestant
Anglican
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Easter
When it happens…
- celebrates on the 1st Sunday after 1st full moon of spring
- orthodox- celebrates easter a week after catholic / protestant traditions
When does it commemorate…
- palm sunday commemorates jesus’ entry into Jerusalem
- easter sunday marks resurrection of Jesus
- celebration triumph over sin and death
What Happens…
- celebrate with song filled liturgy
- many christians celebrate the eve of easter with a vigil service where a flame (symbol of Jesus as light of the world) is passed from candle to candle
Epistles
The Epistles came mostly from Paul along with other letters from john and early leaders of the church.
Letters from Paul were the earliest works of the New testament.
Paul wrote to encourage christians in times of persecution and reminding them to one another and God.
used as sacred readings in many Christian churches, The letters were named after the cities the Apostles visited to spread the word of God.
Communication between the Apostles and newly converted communities. Fancy name for letters (epistles)
Fasting
Abstinence from food or certain food for a period of time
Used to seek pardon for misdeeds or to participate in Christian teaching more
Usually christians fast before lent, easter, or for the 40 days that Jesus was in the wilderness
Filioque Clause
Funeral
Holy Week
The first Holy Week, by the plan of God, was the most important week in the life of Jesus Christ. This Holy Week, likewise, should be the most important week in the entire year for each one of us. It should be a week of prayer and meditation, in understanding the events of the Passion of Our Lord, a knowledge of the Scriptural account of Holy Week is invaluable.
Monday -
Homily
means to provide the congregation, advice, education of what the reading of the gospel meant (instructions, explanations) (like a sermon)
Icon
The Gospels
Liturgy of the Word
Lutherans
Martin Luther
a very pious monk, opposed the selling
of indulgences and openly rebelled against the claims of authority by the
Pope. He demanded reform. He posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the door
of the Cathedral, demanding the Catholic Church change its
practices. Luther alleged that:
Jesus is the only head of the church not the Pope
No one can dictate who can go to heaven
only personal faith can save us
Only the bible is the true teaching of God
receiving sacraments, blessings, indulgences, praying for the dead, celebrating feasts (i.e.
Christmas, Easter), and going to church cannot save people from their sins.
rituals, statues, rosaries, venerating Mary, praying to
saints are idolatry and superstition. They lead to Hell!
John Calvin
Nicene Creed
Creation - Whole universe is God’s creation
God - one God, merciful, forgiving, jesus is Gods son
The holy Trinity - Father, the son, holy spirit
The Holy Spirit - life-giving presence of God
Salvation and Eternal Life - Jesus death allows us into heaven
Last Judgment -jesus will return to earth’s to judge the living and the dead
