Introduction to Christianity

Question 1

What is the church?

Answer 1

The church is a structure where Christians and other religious orders gather

Question 2

What was the Great Schism

Answer 2

In 1054, Rome and Constantinople were unable to resolve their differences. So they split up, which led to the Orthodox church and the Roman Catholic church.

Question 3

What are the key events of the early church?

Answer 3

1. The Birth of Jesus
2. Jesus’ ministry
3. Jesus’ crucifixion
4. Resurrection
5. Pentecost

Question 4

What is the Roman Catholic Church?

Answer 4

The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian church, with more than a billion members worldwide. It traces its origins to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles, and it regards the Bishop of Rome, known as the Pope, as its supreme authority. The church believes in the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)

Question 5

What is the Orthodox Church

Answer 5

The Orthodox Church does not recognise the authority of the Roman papacy and claims a Christian heritage of direct descent from the Christian church of Christ’s believers.

Question 6

What is Pentecost?

Answer 6

It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, in the form of a flame or a dove, and allowed people and the apostles to speak different, languages to spread the word of the Christian church.

Question 7

What is the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus?

Answer 7

The resurrection proves that Jesus is the Christ (Messiah) and the Son of God and to save everyone from their sins.

Question 8

What are the seven fruits of the holy spirit?

Answer 8

· Wisdom

· Understanding

· Right Judgement

· Courage

· Knowledge

· Reverence

· Wonder and Awe

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Question 9

What are the twelve fruits of the holy spirit?

Answer 9

· Charity

· Joy

· Faithfulness

· Gentleness

· Peace

· Patience

· Kindness

· Goodness

· Generosity

· Chastity

· Modesty

· Self-Control

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Question 10

Who was St Paul and His Letters?

Answer 10

Paul, once Saul, preached about Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. His letters in the New Testament emphasized freedom from Jewish law and the inclusion of Gentiles, shaping the early church’s growth.