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Christianity
Beliefs and Holidays
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Judaism
Christianity stems from Judaism
The Tanakh is essentially the Old Testament in
the Christian Bible
Christian history up to the birth of Jesus is the
same as Jewish History
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Abraham
Moses
David
Solomon
Jesus
Judaism
Christianity
Christian beliefs are stated in the Christian
Bible
Best-selling book of all time!
However, people interpret the Bible differently
Results in different denominations of Christianity
Denomination – Religious Group
Main denominations are Protestant and Catholic
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Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth is the most important person
in the Christian religion
Christians see him as the Son of God
When Jesus was born, many people believed
he was the long-awaited Messiah
Messiah – God’s Anointed One or Savior
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Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus lived in Israel – a town called Nazareth
Jesus preached for about 3 years
Starting when he was around 30 years old
Eventually Jesus was executed by Jewish &
Roman leaders by crucifixion
Crucifixion – a type of execution in which a person is
nailed to a cross
The symbol of the cross is very important to
Christians because of Jesus’ crucifixion
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Resurrection
Christians believe that three days after
Jesus died, he rose from the dead
Resurrection – Jesus’ rising from the dead
Resurrection proves to Christians
Jesus was the Messiah
Jesus was given the title “Christ”
Christ – Greek for Anointed One or
Messiah
That’s where we get the name Christianity
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Teachings of Jesus
Teachings of Jesus are foundations of what
Christians believe
Main Messages:
Love God and all people(including your enemies!)
Forgive people when they do something wrong
Salvation – being saved from evil
These teachings are initially spread by Jesus’
first followers – the 12 Apostles
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Christian Beliefs Christians have a strong belief in the 10
Commandments
From Moses and Judaism
Sabbath Day is also recognized (Sunday)
Christians celebrate the Sabbath by attending a
worship service at a church Church – Christian House of Worship
By following rules, performing rituals (known as
Sacraments), and praying, Christians hope to
get to Heaven
Christmas
Christmas falls on December 25
Celebration of the miracle of the birth of Jesus
Christmas is one of the most important holidays
in the Christian Year
Common rituals:
Christmas Tree – Evergreen
Symbolizes eternal life
Giving of Gifts
Nativity Scene
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Easter
The first Sunday after the first full moon after
the Vernal Equinox is Easter
Easter falls in March or April
Between March 22 and April 25
Easter celebrates the Resurrection
Common ritual:
Eggs
Symbolize a new life for Christians
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Holidays
There are many holidays in the Christian year
Celebrate lives of Saints
Saints – Holy people in Christian History
Valentine’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Halloween
Almost every day of the year is devoted to a saint
Many days dedicated to events in life of Jesus
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