1. What is Christianity?

2. History Begins with JESUS. Born in BETHLEHEM and raised JEWISH.
Jesus preached FORGIVENESS ,healed the sick and taught the message of COMPASSION.
ROMANS concerned about the influence of Jesus. Arrested, tried, and CRUCIFIED him.
According to the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead known as the RESURRECTION.

3. History
Christianity spread and split into two parts: CATHOLIC and PROTESTANT.
MARTIN LUTHER led the Protestant Reformation.
Today there are TWO billion Christians in the world.

4. Beliefs, Practices, and Traditions
Monotheistic
Trinity
Repentance
Sacraments
Holy Communion
Baptism
Preaches that God is all powerful and that Jesus Christ came to earth to ________ us of our _________
Belief in one god
God contains 3 persons, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
Turn away from disapproving life and follow God
Something done to receive a blessing
Sacrament for last supper
Entry point into Christianity
to SAVE us of our SINS

5. Holidays Christmas Easter Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
Holiest Day; remembers the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Thursday- Last supper
Friday- Crucifixion
Sunday- Resurrection

6. Sacred Writings
Bible
Old Testament
New Testament
Collection of sacred writings containing information from two religions
Jewish agreement
4 accounts called the Gospels, history of early Christians, and letters and essays. New agreement with Christians because of Jesus