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Introduction to Christianity: Exploring Faith, Community, and Traditions

Discover the origins, practices, and beliefs of Christianity, a diverse religion rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Explore the church community, baptism rituals, sacred writings, key figures, communion traditions, Lent observances, and iconic artifacts. Learn about the impact of lay aspects, such as charity groups and influential figures like Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King, in spreading love and faith. Delve into the rich heritage of Christianity and its role in shaping the world.

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Introduction to Christianity: Exploring Faith, Community, and Traditions

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  1. CHRISTIANITY RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD

  2. INTRODUCTION • Founded in the Middle East • Rooted in Judaism • Jesus is the founder, a Jew by birth • Many different denominations

  3. THE CHURCH • Church • Can refer to the community of Christians or to an actual meeting place. • International fellowship • What happens at church? • Are different ways or styles of worship?

  4. COMMUNITY • Ministers, Priests, Clergy • Laity, members • Monks and Nuns

  5. BAPTISM • Two main forms • Infant • adult

  6. SACRED WRITINGSThe Bible • Old Testament • 39 Books • Written in Hebrew • Both were written over a 1000 year perido • New Testament • 27 Books • Written in Greek

  7. KEY FIGURES • Jesus Christ, founder and focal point • Abraham, Moses, David • Peter, Paul, John • Deborah, Mary, Mary(Mother of Jesus)

  8. COMMUNION • Has many different references • Eucharist • Communion • Mass • Celebration of Jesus death, burial and resurrection • Forgiveness of sins • Bread represents the body • Wine (Juice) represents the blood

  9. LENT, STAINED GLASS • 40 days leading up to Easter • Celebrates time Jesus was tempted in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11) • Stained glass-symbols of the church, that usually tell a story.

  10. ARTEFACTS AND ICONS • Rosary Beads • Stations of the Cross • Jesus, Mary • Saints

  11. LAY ASPECTS • Groups that help or do charity work. • Salvation Army, founded by William Booth • Modern, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King

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