1. Christianity (Began ABOUT 2000 YEARS AGO)

2. Founder
Christians base their religion on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who they believe is a messiah (savior) for all people.

4. The Middle East

5. Location/Population

6. Location/Population

7. Began in the Middle East
Location/Population
Began in the Middle East
Christianity is the world’s most popular religion with 2 billion followers.
Christianity is the main religion in Europe and the Americas.

8. GOD
Christians believe in one God (they are monotheistic), the god of Abraham.

9. Symbol
The Cross
Is a symbol of victory over death, promising eternal life

10. The Christian Holy book is called the Bible.
It has 2 parts.

11. Holy Book 1-the Old Testament or the Torah
2- the New Testament about the life and the teachings of Jesus

12. Jesus died for the sins of humankind
Key Beliefs
Jesus died for the sins of humankind

13. Life after death in Heaven
Key Beliefs
Life after death in Heaven

14. To treat others the way you want to be treated, with love and respect.
Key Beliefs
To treat others the way you want to be treated, with love and respect.

15. Worship Services Christians worship in a church.
Their holy day is Sunday.
A priest or minister leads the prayer services.

16. PLACE OF WORSHIP
Jerusalem is the holiest city because that is where they believe Christ died and rose from the dead.

17. Practices and Rituals
Believe in sacraments, or sacred rituals in which Christians receive the Holy Spirit.
Two important rituals are Baptism and Communion.

18. Chartres Cathedral, France

22. holidays
Holidays are Christmas (birth of Jesus) and Easter (Christ rising from the dead).

23. Other important info.
Christians are broken into three groups:
Catholics
Protestants (Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, etc.)
Orthodox