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Christianity. Topics we will cover today: Trinity Baptism Places of Worship Afterlife Foundations Sacred Texts Holidays Tithing. Use the two column method for your notes. The Trinity in Catholicism.
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Christianity • Topics we will cover today: • Trinity • Baptism • Places of Worship • Afterlife • Foundations • Sacred Texts • Holidays • Tithing Use the two column method for your notes.
The Trinity in Catholicism One God in Three Persons (Trinity): Father / Almighty / CreatorSon / Jesus / Christ / Savior / LordHoly Spirit / Giver of Life / Paraclete
Trinity • Will be represented with symbols such as this. • When the trinity is depicted, three is the magic number.
Trinity • Hendrik van Balen • 1575-1632 • Flemish • You can draw a perfect triangle between the dove (the Holy Spirit), Jesus (on the left), and God (on the right)
Baptism • In this ritual, Christians believe that “original sin” is washed away.
Baptism • In Christianity, Baptism is linked to salvation and the afterlife. • http://florenceitaly.ca/attractions/baptistry.html
“the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world” (Jn 6:33). Eucharist • The concept of bread from Heaven began with the Israelites receiving mana (bread) directly from God while traveling in the desert. • Eucharist is practiced in the Christian faith to commemorate the Last Supper and the sacrifice of Jesus for Christian sins.
Eucharist Split Between Sects • Catholicism • Transubstantiation: The bread and wine are truly the body and blood of Jesus. • Receiving Eucharist can wipe away lesser sins. • It is encouraged by the Catholic Church that Eucharist be taken on a regular basis unless mortal (very serious) sins have been committed that must be confessed. • Protestant • The bread and wine are representations of Jesus’ sacrifice. • Receiving Eucharist commemorates and honors the sacrifice of Jesus.
Places of Worship • Christians worship in churches. • Some Catholics worship in Cathedrals like the one below. • Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This is where the Pope lives.
Places of Worship • Sistine Chapel Ceiling – Vatican City, Rome • Catholic • http://www.16copenhagen.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sistine_chapel.jpg
Afterlife • Heaven and Hell • The afterlife consists of two places; heaven and hell. • Where one ends up depends on being Baptized and how they lived their life on earth. • http://www.carmenlomasgarza.com/guidedtour/heavenandhell.html
Afterlife • Michelangelo • 1475-1564 • Last Judgment • Sistine Chapel wall • Christians believe that Jesus will return to earth when the world ends and decide who goes to heaven and who goes to hell.
Foundations • Abraham is considered a patriarch of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity • Christianity is based on the belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the “Christ” (“Messiah”) & the “Son of God.” • The first Christians were the disciples of Jesus. • Jesus was Jewish!
The Crucifixtion Christians believe that Jesus was sent by God to save people from their sins and an eternity in hell.
Sacred Texts • The Bible:official collection of books, in two parts: both Old Testament & New Testament • Other writings by important figures in Christianity are also used.
Holidays Christmas: Celebrates the birth of Jesus • Sandro Botticelli • 1475 • Adoration of the Magi
Holidays Easter • Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixtion.
Tithing • Most Christian churches make donations voluntary, but some sects have mandatory taxes. • Catholics must give at least 10% of income to the church. This “tax” is known as TITHE.