1. Do Now
What are some traditions your family has?

2. Ms. Baquedano Pg. 16 Right side
Christianity

3. Vocab Monotheism: The belief in one god
Sacrament: sacred rite of the Christian religion
Messiah: liberator or savior of the people

4. Central Beliefs
Belief that there is only one god. Christians are Monotheistic
Belief that Jesus is the son of God and he is the messiah
Belief that the Virgin Mary birthed Jesus Christ
Their holy book is the Bible, specifically the New Testament

5. Practices of Christianity
Holy Sacraments
Baptism: cleanses you of sin, your entry into church
Confirmation: declaration of your faith
Eucharist [communion]: taking of the body[bread] and blood[wine] of Christ
Matrimony: Marriage under God
Holy Orders: becoming a priest
Penance: confessing sins
Extreme Unction: last rites, done before death

6. Things to know
Other religions do not believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah
Other religions have different sacraments
Not all religions believe in ONE god
Christianity came from Judaism [ The Jewish faith]