3. Stories of Origin and Important People Jesus: The Birth of Jesus and before he was born- when the angel Gabriel came down to Mary who was engaged with Joseph Baptized by John the Baptist- got recognized as the Christ Jesus’ teachings and his miracles- calming the storm Crucifixion and Resurrection Resurrection of Jesus Jesus getting baptized Calming the Storm
4. Core Beliefs Monotheistic god and the Trinity Belief that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God Abrahamic faith- based off from Abraham Jesus in general The belief of Jesus the son of God Jesus The Trinity
5. Holy Writings Bible: The New Testament-has 27 books The Old Testament Gospels written by: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John The first four books in the New Testament are the four gospels The Old Testament in the Bible The 4 gospels The New Testament in the Bible
6. Symbols and Objects Cross: Symbol for Jesus life-shaped the structure which Jesus was crucified Represents his sacrifice of his own body Fish (Icthus): In Greek word for fish is Icthus Icthus has the first two letters of Jesus Christ Dove: Represents God’s spirit and the baptism of Jesus For peace Crown of Thorns: Represents Jesus suffering on the cross Jesus wore it when he was crucified Christian Cross Fish symbol The Dove Symbol
7. Holy Places and Places of Worship Churches and what is inside: Go to have time with themselves and God Cross is in churches because that is what Jesus died on Holy Water to bless yourself is in the church Altar is inside which is a table with a cross in the middle and candles on each side. The bible is usually on it Church with a cross Holy water in a church An Altar inside a Church
8. Rituals and Rites of Passage A funeral Baptism: The water symbolizes purification and cleansing Immerse or pour the water over the babies head depending on what branch you are Marriage: Matrimony means marriage It marks when you make a big commitment to spend your life with someone else Death: Holy Orders means death Passage to eternal life A funeral may include, a wake or a period of mourning and prayer Holy Water A baby getting baptized A Christian Marriage in a Church
9. Celebrations and Holidays Christmas: To mark Jesus’ birth Have a big feast to celebrate Lent: Connects to story of Jesus because it is when he was in the dessert fro 40 days You give up something because Jesus suffered in the dessert Easter: Is the last day of Lent Jesus’ resurrection Christmas decorations to celebrate Jesus in the dessert Jesus’ resurrection, which is Easter
