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Monotheistic? Trinity

Christians believe that their ONE God has three parts: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ, God and Founder Christians believe that Jesus was the son

of God who came to earth to open the gates of heaven The gates had been closed by Adam and Eve

when they sinned against God and were banished from the Garden of Eden

Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice to atone for the sins of ALL people All people past, present, and future

Messiah Christians believe that Jesus came to fulfill

the prophecies of the Old Testament Jesus’ resurrection shows his defeat over death,

so now all people are able to have eternal life

Christians believe that Jesus will come again on Judgment Day

Bible The Bible is the holy scripture for Christians

Made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament

The New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus, including the 4 gospels Gospels were written by Jesus’ apostles

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Baptism Baptism is a sacrament shared by all

Christian denominations It is a ritual symbolizing the washing away of

original sin This is when a Christian embraces their faith and

professes to live according to the teachings of Jesus

Babies and professing Christians

7 Sacraments Baptism Eucharist/Communion Reconciliation/Confession Confirmation Marriage Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick

Nicene Creed Universally accepted by all Christians to define what their belief is We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and

earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary , and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Places of Worship Church Cathedral Basilica

Timeline of Christianity Catholic Church The Great Schism

Orthodox

Protestant Reformation Martin Luther John Calvin King Henry VIII

Christian Holidays Christmas – Birth of Christ Easter – Resurrection of Christ

All Hallow's Eve (Halloween) Saints’ Days

Israel – Where Jesus Lived Bethlehem – Where Jesus was born Nazareth – Where Jesus grew up and

started his ministry Jerusalem – Where Jesus died and where

Christianity began

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