Christianity3rd Block Social Science

Class Agenda

Today we are going to:

Practice taking notes

Learn new vocabulary words

Look for vocabulary in the slides!

Directions: When you see a new vocabulary word, write it down and raise your hand. We will discuss what we think it means with a partner.

We will check our answers by using our book dictionaries

Record your guesses and the correct definition with a partner

Each person should have his/her own paper

Vocabulary Review

Monotheism Polytheism Worship Prophet Exile Diaspora Menorah Synagogue Kosher

New Vocabulary Look for these new words!

Trinity Eternal Soul Sins Crucified Blasphemy Resurrection Ascension Messiah Bible Orthodox Protestant Reformation Denominations Catholic Pope Disciples Cathedral Church

Quick Facts

Christianity began in 1st Century C.E. (Christian Era), over 2,000 years ago

Jesus is the prophet in Christianity

Over 1.9 billion people are Christians.

Can you name 4 regions with the highest Christian populations?

Take 5 minutes to discuss with a partner. Here is a map to help you.

Map

Answers

Europe

North America

South America

Australia

Can you point on the map where these places are located?

Map

Prophet Jesus is the prophet in Christianity. He was

Jewish.

His mother, the Virgin Mary, was said to have been given a child by God’s grace. An angel told her this would happen.

What holiday does much of the world celebrate because of the birth of Jesus?

Take 1 minute to discuss the answer with your partner.

Answer - Christmas

Prophet - Jesus He taught the idea of love and understanding of all people.

He was called the Messiah, or “God’s chosen one”.

He had twelve main followers called disciples.

Some of the most famous disciples are: Peter James John Judas Iscariot

Can you name any other disciples? Take a minute to discuss your answer

Prophet - Jesus

When he was 33, he was crucified because the Romans and Jews alike thought he spoke blasphemy against God with his new teaching.

Christians believe that because Jesus died, all of humanity’s sins are forgiven. They also believe that the soul will live eternally with Jesus in heaven.

Prophet - Jesus

Three days after his crucifixion, Jesus was believed to come alive again.

He then ascended into heaven.

What holiday does much of the world celebrate for this belief?

Take 1 minute to discuss the answer with your partner.

Answer - EasterMarch 31st, 2013

Three Divisions of Christianity

Christians follow 1 of 3 main divisions of the religion: Orthodox Protestant Catholic

All three believe in the trinity, or that God comes in different forms when needed: God himself God the prophet (Jesus) The holy spirit (the “spirit” that brings people

closer to God).

Can you show the famous movement associated with the trinity?

BibleThey all read the Bible, or the Christian holy book.

Bible

The bible is divided into two sections: The Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Old Testament discusses Jewish history, and the New Testament discusses Jesus’ history.

Can you name the first five books of the Old Testament?

Also, what other religious holy book is a part of the Old Testament?

Take 1 minute to discuss this with your partner.

Answer

The Torah

First five books of the Torah: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Deuteronomy Numbers

Orthodox

Orthodox Christians believe that they worship Jesus in the way that the early Christians did.

Most Orthodox Christians live in Eastern Europe and Russia.

They worship in cathedrals.

CathedralCathedral in Russia

Catholicism

Another division of Christians are Catholics.

Catholics believe in many Saints. Some well known Saints are Peter and Christopher.

Catholics follow the pope. He lives in Vatican City in Rome.

What is happening as we speak with the pope?

Take 3 minutes to discuss this with your partner.

Answer – New Pope!

Cardinals in the Vatican are choosing a new pope. This is the first pope to step down from his position in 2,000 years.

http://www.catholicnews.com/jpii/stories/concl03.htm

Vatican City

Protestantism

The third and newest division of Christianity is Protestantism.

In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses or 95 complaints about the Catholic division on the doors of the Wittenburg Castle doors. This started the Reformation, or the movement that started Protestantism.

Martin Luther

Martin Luther said that protestants should worship in churches.

Complaints

Some of his complaints are:

People don’t learn what the Bible says People should sing in church to learn the Bible The church had too much money Services should be simpler; they should be

taught in the language of the country (then German) instead of Latin since only the educated spoke and read Latin.

Denominations

Now there are hundreds of denominations of Protestantism. Some of the most popular ones are:

Methodist Church

Episcopalian Church

Presbyterian Church

Baptist Church

Pentecostal Church

Symbols

There are two symbols that represent Christianity. One is the crucifix.

Symbols

The other is the fish which has roots in the Greek language.

Fun Facts

Because of the Catholic Church, we have annotated music.

Because of Martin Luther, people sing in church.