BY SARAH STRONG AND KIMBERLY STREFF DEC. 11 TH, 2011 PRE-AP WORLD HISTORY Christianity Last Supper

Date and Place of Founding about 30CE In Judea (modern day Israel) Currently dominant religion in North and South America, Europe and Russia Modern-Day Israel Judea

Important People Jesus of Nazareth Mary and Joseph Paul along with the other disciples Virgin Mary

Main Teachings World made in 7 days 10 Commandments Jesus is the son of god Holy Trinity (father son and holy spirit) Jesus died on the cross around 30AD After death he became Christ- the messiah Belief in heaven and hell 10 Commandments

Important Books, locations and Symbols Holy Bible- old and new testament Church Cross Jesus Crucified on the Cross

Celebrations Christmas/ Advent Easter Good Friday Matrimony Nativity Scene

Rituals Baptizing Communion Sunday Services

Influence Increased modern science and education United States of America Bill of Rights was based off of the 10 Commandments Christians’ mission is that everything is linked to Christ and to bring Christ’s teachings and help to all existence

Women’s Role Nuns The Virgin Mary Women Saints “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ.” Galatians 3:28 New International Version (NIV) Nun Praying

3 Main Branches of Christianity The three branches formed from schisms within the unity of the church Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox Protestant

Eastern Orthodox Worship is called Liturgy – representing God’s act of salvation Celebrate Eucharist – Lord’s Supper or Last Supper Mother of Christ, Angels, and Saints are worshipped Deacons and Priests of churches Head of churches are Patriarchs or Metropolitans Patriarch Pete VII

Protestant Reject attempts to tie God’s revelation to Earthly institutions Strictly adhere to the Word of God (Bible) Priesthood of all believers is stressed Church is a fellowship

Roman Catholic Stands under authority of Pope Led by Pope and other bishops Commemoration of Christ’s death and Resurrection, Last Supper, Celebration at Mass Baptism, Confirmation, Penance, Matrimony Virgin Mary and Saints are worshipped and prayed to Pope John Paul II

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