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Christianity

1. The Christian Religion

2. Like Judaism and Islam, the Christian religion is also monotheistic because its adherents worship only one god. 2

3. 3 Picture Analysis Find a partner and analyze the picture below. In the context of the Christian (Catholic) religion, identify the objects you can see in the picture and list them down in your notebook.

4. 4 Where can you usually find the objects seen in the picture?

5. 5 How do the objects in the picture symbolize the Christian (Catholic) religion?

6. 6 How do the objects in the picture help Christians (Catholics) in the practice of their faith?

7. 7 How does understanding the Christian religion makes one a better Christian?

8. 8 Jesus Christ: The Founder of the Christian Religion Founded Christianity Sent by God to redeem mankind from sin and Death Born through Immaculate Conception by Mary Put to death on the cross by Pontius Pilate

9. 9 How the Christian Religion Was Established Established by Jesus Christ when He started preaching about the kingdom of God Used parables which are stories with a moral or spiritual lesson like the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32)

10. 10 How the Christian Religion Was Established Taught about happiness through the Beatitudes (Matt 5: 3-11) Taught his followers how to pray through The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-4) Performed miracles such as as the one at the wedding at Cana

11. 11 How the Christian Religion Was Established Called on the 12 apostles to be his followers Simon Peter, his brother Andrew, James, James the Lesser or Younger, John, Mathew, Phillip, Judas Iscariot, Thomas the Twin, Bartholomew, Jude, and Simon the Zealot

12. 12 How the Christian Religion Was Established Called on 72 other followers to help him in His ministry Appointed Peter as the head of His Church on Earth (according to Catholic Church) Peter and Paul Established churches in different parts of the ancient world such as Corinth, Ephessus, and Thessalonica

13. 13 Why did Jesus Christ use parables in teaching people about the Kingdom of God?

14. 14 Features of the Christian Religion Sacred text: The Bible Old Testament -Tells the history of God’s creation and the prophecy about Jesus Christ as the Savior -Consists of more than 38 books such as Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers

15. 15 Features of the Christian Religion Sacred text: The Bible New Testament -Contains the teachings of Jesus Christ and the gospels written by the Evangelists Mark, John Mathew, and Luke

16. 16 Features of the Christian Religion Sacred text: The Bible New Testament -Also contains epistles written by Paul, James, Peter, John, and Jude -Includes the Book Of Revelations which tell of John’s visions while exiled on the island of Patmos

17. 17 Features of the Christian Religion The Holy Trinity -Three persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit -Expressed in the Apostle’s Creed or Nicene Creed

18. 18 What could be the effect if the Christian Bible did not include the New Testament?

19. 19 Other Features of the Christian Religion Different Sects Examples: Roman Catholic Church, the Protestant Church, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Methodist Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter--day Saints, Jehovah’s Witness, Eastern Orthodox Church, Iglesia ni Cristo, Philippine Independent Church, and Church of God.

20. 20 Other Features of the Christian Religion Evangelism Involves spreading the word of God to all people in the different parts of the world and converting people to the Christian faith

21. 21 Other Features of the Christian Religion Places of Worship Churches, chapels, coordinating centers where religious services are held and where Christians come together to worship God as a community

22. 22 Other Features of the Christian Religion The Cross -Can be seen in many churches, homes, and schools -Symbolizes Christ who died to save mankind from Death and open the doors of Heaven.

23. 23 Other Features of the Christian Religion Moral Laws -Guides Christians in living lives that are pleasing to God -Stated in the Ten Commandments and New Testament

24. 24 Other Features of the Christian Religion Belief in Original Sin -Sin committed by Adam and Eve -Removed through baptism which makes us God’s children

25. 25 What characteristics make the Christian religion similar to other monotheistic religions?

26. 26 Essay . Answer the following questions in two to three sentences. How did the use of parables make it easy for Jesus Christ’s audience to understand his teachings?

27. 27 Essay . Answer the following questions in two to three sentences. What is being represented by the Holy Trinity? Explain your answer.

28. 28 Essay . Answer the following questions in two to three sentences. How does the Old Testament differ from the New Testament?

29. 29 Essay . Answer the following questions in two to three sentences. How did Christianity (Catholicism) begin in the Philippines?

30. 30 Essay . Answer the following questions in two to three sentences. Why did Jesus Christ called for 12 men to be his first disciples?

31. 31 The teachings of the Christian religion revolve around the beliefs about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was the founder of Christianity, whom many historians believe was a real person born between 2 BCE and 7 BCE. Jesus used parables , short stories with hidden messages, in his teachings.

32. 32 The Bible is the Christian religion's sacred text divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. Christians, particularly Roman Catholics, believe in the Holy Trinity which consists of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

33. 33 As the world's current largest religion, Christianity has very distinguishable features: the cross is its principal symbol the followers are encouraged to participate in spreading the Word of God it is broadly split into three branches: Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox the places of worship called churches, chapels, or coordinating centers

34. 34 As the world's current largest religion, Christianity has very distinguishable features: Christians continue to embrace and live out Jesus Christ's central teachings the stain of original sin is removed through baptism