Christianity
Origins 2000 years ago Judea/Palestine The messiah - Jesus
Where Practiced No. America - Protestant So. America – Roman Catholic Europe – Protestant & Roman Catholic Russia – Orthodox
People/Teachers/Leaders Jesus – disciples Clergy – ministers, pastors, Pope – bishops, cardinals, priests Martin Luther
Sects Roman Catholic Protestant Orthodox
Traditions/worship/celebrations Easter Christmas Holy Communion Baptism Confirmation Hymns & Prayers (vary) Sabbath
text The Bible – Old Testament New Testament Language – all languages
Place of worship Church
Basic Beliefs Monotheistic 10 Commandments Jesus – the messiah Trinity Sacraments Sabbath - Sunday
Sacred sites Jerusalem Nazareth – Jesus’s hometown Bethlehem – where Jesus was born