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 Jesus – Born about 2,000 years ago  Raised Jewish  When he was thirty He became known as a healer and teacher  Jesus was followed by 12 apostles & disciples  Authorities felt threatened so he was arrested and sentenced to death  Jesus was crucified (died) & then believed to be resurrected (came back to life)  Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah (sent by God)

 3 major branches  Catholic  Protestant  Eastern Orthodox  They all believe in one God.  They all believe in the Trinity: ▪God the Father – Creator/Sustainer, all powerful, all knowing, ▪Jesus – God’s Son, God, was sent to earth to save people from sin, resurrection from dead ▪Holy Spirit – God living within believers, guiding their growth

Catholic Franciscans Dominicans Jesuits Augustinians Benedictines Many Others Orthodox Greek Russian British Serbian Ukrainian Others Protestant Lutherans Anglicans Baptists Presbyterians Congregationalists Methodists Pentecostals Many Others

Catholic Pope Cardinals Archbishops Bishops Priests Members Orthodox Archbishops Bishops Priests Members Protestant Pastors/Priests Elders/Deacons Members

 Bible – Made up of many books, written at different times by different people  Part I: Old Testament ▪Jewish law and history  Part II: New Testament ▪Life and teachings of Jesus ▪Gospels: the story and life of Jesus as written by his followers.

 Church  A meeting place  A place for worship  Catholic churches  Symbols of Jesus and Saints  Service is led by a priest  Eastern Orthodox churches  Known for their beauty, symbolizes the glory of God  Protestant churches – simpler in decoration  May have a cross  Service is led by minister/pastor

 Special ceremonies called sacraments  Baptism  Communion/Eucharist  Confirmation  Worship and Prayer:  Lord’s Prayer  Singing  Fasting  Use of Holy Water  Sign of the Cross

 Christmas: celebrates the birth of Jesus  Easter: celebrates the resurrection of Jesus  Holy Thursday – Last Supper  Good Friday – When Jesus died  Easter Sunday – Resurrection

 Why is Santa part of Christmas?  Saint Nicolas: Who was know it give people presents and coins in their shoes if they left them on their door step.  Why is the Easter Bunny part of Easter?  A time of renewal and birth