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Christianity: Ms. Narelyn Constantino

Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The key beliefs are that Jesus is the son of God and savior of humanity. The Bible serves as the holy book, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. Central symbols include the cross and fish. Major divisions include the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches. Key figures, doctrines, sacraments, and holidays are discussed in the document.

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Christianity: Ms. Narelyn Constantino

Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The key beliefs are that Jesus is the son of God and savior of humanity. The Bible serves as the holy book, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. Central symbols include the cross and fish. Major divisions include the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches. Key figures, doctrines, sacraments, and holidays are discussed in the document.

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Christianity

Ms. Narelyn Constantino


Christianity
JESUS is the founder
He lived and preached teachings that served as
criticisms of Judaism
He criticized the uprightness and insincerity of
religious officials.
He taught about the new Covenant that God
will bring humanity.
Beliefs
 Christiansbelieve that Jesus was the Messiah promised
in the Old Testament
 Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God
 Christians
believe that God sent his Son to earth to save
humanity from the consequences of its sins.
 One of the most important concepts in Christianity is
that Jesus giving his life on the Cross and rising from the
dead on the third day.
Beliefs
 Christians believe that there is only one God, but that there are three
elements to this one God.
 God the Father
 God the Son
 The Holy Spirit
 Christians worship in churches
 Their spiritual leaders are called priests or ministers
 The Christian holy book is the Bible and consists of the Old and New
Testament
 Christian holy days such as Easter and Christmas are important milestones
in the Western Secular Calendar
Symbols
Cross
Serves as a symbol of Jesus Christ’s victory
over sins when he died on the cross for
humanity’s redemption and salvation
Fish
secret code when meeting with other
Christians
Religious Leaders
Pope = head of the Catholic Church and head
of the Vatican
Cardinals = serves as advisers to the Pope and
elect a new pope as the need arises
Bishops = teachers of the doctrine, priests of
sacred worships and ministers of the church
government
Religious Leaders
 Priests= ordained ministers responsible for
administering of the sacrament
Deacons
 Transitional Deacons = seminarian who is studying
for the priesthood
 Permanent Deacon = who can get married and sere
as a priests assistant in administering some
Deity/ God
 Christians believe I one God
 God is seen as creator, and maintainer of the universe
 God is omnipotent (all-powerful)
 God is Omniscient ( All-knowing)
 Omnipresent( all-present)
 Omnibenevolent (all-good)
 Godis sacred, moral, unchangeable, compassionate,
graceful and timeless.
Holy Trinity
God is composed of Three divine
person
 God the father
God the Son (Jesus Christ)
Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity
 Matthew 28:19
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit”
 2 Corinthian 13:1
“ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of
God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you
all”
Holy Trinity
 The Church of the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
 Jehovah’s Witnesses
 Christian Scientists
 Unitarians
 The Unification Church
 Christadelphians
 Oneness Pentecostal
Sacred Scriptures
Bible
 Old Testament
 Promise
 39 Books
 written between 1200 and 165 B.C.E
 New Testament
 Fulfillment
 27 Books
 written by Christians around 100 C.E.
Old Testament
3 Parts
Pentateuch
 “The Law”
 Genesis- Deuteronomy

The Prophets
2 Parts
a. Former Prophets - (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 samuel, 1-2 kings)
b. Latter Prophets – (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah,
Micah, nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi)

The Writings
 Psalms, Proverbs, Job
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
New Testament
2 Sections
1. Gospel
1. Story of Jesus
2. Letter or Epistle
1. Written by various Christian leaders
2. Revelation – last book of the New Testament and
considered as epistle or apocalypse
Beliefs/Doctrines
1. Ten Commandments
2. Seven Sacraments
3. Eight Beatitudes
4. Apostle’s Creed
Ten Commandments
Guide of Christians
on how to behave
within the family,
society, and most
specially with
respect to God
Seven Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Communion
Confession
Marriage
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
Eight Beatitudes
 Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
 Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted
 Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth
 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they
shall be filled)
 Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy
 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
 Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called children of God
 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth
I believe in Jesus Christ God’s only Son of ,our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the Virgin Mary,
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
He was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again;
He ascended to Heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father,
He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic,
the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins
The resurrection of the body and life everlasting.Amen.
Worship and Observances

Advent
Lent
Pentecost
Subdivision of Christianity
Roman Catholic Church Greek orthodox Church

Prohibited marriage of priests Allowed marriage of priests and


and bishops bishops
Insisted that the pope was the Encouraged more authonomy for
firsts among bishops and the local churches and their leaders
supreme authority

Against the use of icons Allowed the use of icons


Selected Issues
Ecumenism
Sexuality
Family and divorce
Capital punishment and
Euthanasia
Quiz

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