Use the two column method for your notes. Christianity Use the two column method for your notes. Topics we will cover today: Trinity Baptism Places of Worship Afterlife Foundations Sacred Texts Holidays Tithing

The Trinity in Catholicism One God in Three Persons (Trinity): Father / Almighty / Creator Son / Jesus / Christ / Savior / Lord Holy Spirit / Giver of Life / Paraclete

Trinity Will be represented with symbols such as this. When the trinity is depicted, three is the magic number.

Trinity Hendrik van Balen 1575-1632 Flemish You can draw a perfect triangle between the dove (the Holy Spirit), Jesus (on the left), and God (on the right)

Baptism In this ritual, Christians believe that “original sin” is washed away.

Baptism In Christianity, Baptism is linked to salvation and the afterlife. http://florenceitaly.ca/attractions/baptistry.html

“the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world” (Jn 6:33). Eucharist The concept of bread from Heaven began with the Israelites receiving mana (bread) directly from God while traveling in the desert. Eucharist is practiced in the Christian faith to commemorate the Last Supper and the sacrifice of Jesus for Christian sins.

Eucharist Split Between Sects Catholicism Transubstantiation: The bread and wine are truly the body and blood of Jesus. Receiving Eucharist can wipe away lesser sins. It is encouraged by the Catholic Church that Eucharist be taken on a regular basis unless mortal (very serious) sins have been committed that must be confessed. Protestant The bread and wine are representations of Jesus’ sacrifice. Receiving Eucharist commemorates and honors the sacrifice of Jesus.

Places of Worship Christians worship in churches. Some Catholics worship in Cathedrals like the one below. Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This is where the Pope lives.

Places of Worship Sistine Chapel Ceiling – Vatican City, Rome Catholic http://www.16copenhagen.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sistine_chapel.jpg

Afterlife Heaven and Hell The afterlife consists of two places; heaven and hell. Where one ends up depends on being Baptized and how they lived their life on earth. http://www.carmenlomasgarza.com/guidedtour/heavenandhell.html

Afterlife Michelangelo 1475-1564 Last Judgment Sistine Chapel wall Christians believe that Jesus will return to earth when the world ends and decide who goes to heaven and who goes to hell.

Foundations Abraham is considered a patriarch of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity Christianity is based on the belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the “Christ” (“Messiah”) & the “Son of God.” The first Christians were the disciples of Jesus. Jesus was Jewish!

The Crucifixtion Christians believe that Jesus was sent by God to save people from their sins and an eternity in hell.

Sacred Texts The Bible: official collection of books, in two parts: both Old Testament & New Testament Other writings by important figures in Christianity are also used.

Holidays Christmas: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Sandro Botticelli 1475 Adoration of the Magi

Holidays Easter Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixtion.

Tithing Most Christian churches make donations voluntary, but some sects have mandatory taxes. Catholics must give at least 10% of income to the church. This “tax” is known as TITHE.