CHRISTANITY

WHERE DID IT COME FROM

• Christianity grew out of Judaism
• Based on the birth, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth
• It originated over 2,000 years ago in Palestine.

FOUNDERS

• Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, was both fully human and divine
• He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born from the Virgin Mary
• His followers believed he was the Messiah sent by God, to save them from slavery, sin & death
• Jesus performed miracles such as healing the sick, and taught people how God wanted them to live
• Jesus's message was to love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself

BELIEFS

• Jesus is God's one and only son
• Christianity is based on the Holy Trinity: God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
• Jesus was crucified to take the punishment for the sins of all God's people
• Jesus will one day return to judge the living and the dead
• Eternal life in heaven will be granted to his followers on the day of judgement

WHERE DO PEOPLE WORSHIP THIS FAITH

• People worship at church or a sanctuary
• The religious leaders are called priests, pastors, ministers, and preachers

TWO CELEBRATIONS

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Nativity scenes are recreated to symbolize the humble birth of Jesus in a stable.

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Eggs are a symbol used during Easter to celebrate new life. Crosses covered in flowers symbolize Jesus's victory over death

ECT.

• Three largest Christian groups: Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestants
• One-third of the world's population are Christians