 Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the

world.
 A diverse, 2000 year old religion
 The Christian faith centers on beliefs regarding the birth,
life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
 Followed by almost 1/3 oF the world’s population
 2.1 billion
 Based on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus
 Believed to be the Christ (messiah, savior) by his followers (thus
called “christian”
 Roman Eastern
Orthodox
Catholic
- 217
- 1.1
million
billion

Protestant Anglican
-365 - 80
million million
 Born, lived, and died a Jew in the first century in Roman
occupied Palestine
 Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was born of a
virgin named Mary, performed miracles, founded the
Christian Church, died by crucifixion as a sacrifice to
achieve atonement for sin.
 He had twelve disciples who were called the
Apostles of Jesus Christ.
Old and New testament
 Baptism: symbolizes sign of commitment to Jesus and birth in the christian
world
 Eucharist (communion): symbolic meal of Jesus’ last meal with disciples;
taken in thanks and celebration; act of remembrance of Jesus Christ’s
Sacrificial love.
 Trinity: belief in God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
 Saints: celebrated people who led good lives, often associated with miracles
  Christmas
 Easter
 Ash Wednesday and Lent
 Holy week