1. Christianity
World History
Mr. Freda

2. What is Christianity?
World’s largest religion with about 2.2 billion followers worldwide
Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who lived about 2,000 years ago
Followers of Christianity are called Christians

3. Facts about Christianity
Started in Israel by Jesus Of Nazareth
The sacred text is the Bible made up of the Old and New Testaments
Christians worship in a church, chapel, or a cathedral
Christian spiritual leaders are called priests or ministers

4. Beliefs of Christians
God sent his Son to earth to save humans from their sins
Jesus was a human and he experienced the world
Jesus was tortured and gave his life on the Cross
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion

5. Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is believed to be the Son of God.
He came to earth to teach about love and fellowship.
He represents the person that all Christians must strive to be.
Jesus was a Jew who was born about 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem.
Jesus lived for 33 years before being crucified by the Romans.
Christians believes that Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples to show that there is an after life with God.

6. Major Branches of Christianity
Church of England
Roman Catholic
Baptist
Methodist
Orthodox
Seventh-day Adventist

7. Christian Holy Days & Festivals
Good Friday
Easter
Christmas
Lent

8. Popular Customs and Ceremonies
Baptism (celebrates an individual’s entrance into Christianity)
2. Eucharist (represents the Last Supper or the final meal that Jesus shared with His disciples)

9. Questions?