CHRISTI

ANITY
WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY?

Christianity is a religion that focuses on belief in the life and teachings

of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God who was
born in the Middle East in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. The key
religious texts are the Old Testament and the New Testament, which
together make up the Bible(the holy scripture of the Christian religion).
WHAT IS THE SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY?

The main symbol of Christianity is the cross; a symbol of the crucifixion of

Jesus and his passion. There are more symbols commonly found in
Christian imagery including the fish or ichthus( affinity for Christianity , I=
Iesous (Jesus); CH=Christos (Christ); TH=Theous (God); U= UIOS (Son);
SOTER (Savior)), the dove of peace(peace, purity and innocense), the holy
trinity(There is One God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)and the candle
flame(the light of God or, specifically, the light of Christ.).
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHRISTIANITY:

As in other faiths, over time the Christian religion has diverged into different
types. These are variations that come from the original system of beliefs.
There are three main branches of Christian worship, these being Catholic,
Protestant, and Orthodox or Eastern.

All Christians share similar beliefs, but there are different denominations that
hold distinct practices. Christianity has developed independently in regions
around the world because of missionaries spreading the religion. This
included people like Saint Patrick, who was a Christian missionary in Ireland.
Catholicism has the largest number of followers, and Christianity is the most
widely followed religion in the world overall.
APOSTLE’S CREED: THE
LORD’S PRAYER OR THE
BEAUTITUDES
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
WHAT IS THE APOSTLES’ CREED?
The word “creed” comes from the Latin word “credo,” which means to believe or
a commitment to and profession of faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church
defines a creed as a symbol of faith. The Apostles’ Creed is one of the
Prayers of the Rosary and gets its name because it is considered a summary of
each apostle’s faith.
The Apostles’ Creed is also known as “Apostolicum,” a profession of faith used
in the Catholic Church. Previously, the Apostles’ Creed was said to be
composed by the 12 Apostles. Now, the creed is thought to have been
developed from initial interrogations of catechumens, people receiving
instructions to be baptized.
The current Apostles’ Creed resembles aspects of the baptismal creed used in
Roman churches in the 3rd and 4th centuries. The Apostles’ Creed reached its
final iteration in the early 7th century. Over time, the Apostles’ Creed replaced
other baptismal creeds and was determined as the official profession of faith for
the Catholic Church during Pope Innocent III’s tenure.
WHO WROTE THE APOSTLES’ CREED?
The author of the old Apostles’ Creed is unknown. While the Apostles’ Creed is not in
the Bible, it expresses fundamental biblical doctrines and beliefs. Traditionally, many
people believe the Apostles’ Creed was written by the Apostles, with each Apostle
adding a specific portion to the creed. However, there is no textual or historical
information to suggest the Apostles produced the creed.
Despite its unknown origins, the Apostles’ Creed has strong ties to the Apostles’
beliefs and teachings. A shortened version of the Apostles’ Creed can be traced
back to as early as the second century. At first, the Apostles’ Creed was used during
baptisms, but it also appeared in some martyrdom accounts.
The Apostles’ Creed was created in response to heresy, defending the Christian faith
and Gospel. The creed was to help articulate the foundational aspects of the
Catholic faith against heresy, specifically Gnosticism, which denied Christ’s
incarnation, divine creation, salvation by faith in Christ and the deity of Christ. The
articles of the Apostles’ Creed were effective tools to profess faith and defend the
Catholic faith in the face of heresy.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE APOSTLES’
CREED FOR CATHOLICS?
The early Catholic Church was designed to spread the glory of God and the
apostolic faith that was shared with humanity from Jesus’s teachings and His
disciples. The Catholic Church uses Gospel stories and brief formulas, which were
largely intended for baptism. Baptismal candidates could memorize these formulas
and practice their teachings. As the Catholic Church spread throughout the world,
gaining many new followers, it required a common language to express the church’s
beliefs.
The Apostles’ Creed was one aspect of a common language, allowing unification
between Catholics worldwide and ensuring all Catholics shared the same beliefs. At
its core, the Apostles’ Creed is a profession of faith in God and His teachings, and it
includes articles about each of the three persons of the Holy Trinity. The Apostles’
Creed serves as a concise summary of Catholics’ beliefs and the core aspects of the
Scripture and God’s teachings.
PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL
SON
Prodigal-spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully
extravagant
And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. And the younger
of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that
is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. Not
many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a
journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in
reckless living. And when he had spent everything, a severe famine
arose in that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and
hired himself out to[a] one of the citizens of that country, who sent
him into his fields to feed pigs. And he was longing to be fed with the
pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired
servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will
arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against
heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me
as one of your hired servants.”’ And he arose and came to his father. But while
he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and
embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned
against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[b]
But the father said to his servants,[c] ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on
him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened
calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is
alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
“Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he
heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what these
things meant. And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed
the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ But he was
angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered
his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your
command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my
friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with
prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ And he said to him, ‘Son, you are
always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad,
for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”
GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT

The story of the prodigal son is a picture of God's love for us as His
children. God's love for us does not depend on our faithfulness; it is
unconditional. He loved us while we were still sinners. Though we are
demanding and do not remain faithful, God is still our faithful and
loving Father.
CORE TEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY: A
LOVING GOD SENT HIS BEGOTTEN SON IN ORDER TO
REDEEM HUMANKIND FROM ETERNAL DAMNATION

That bible text means God loves us all, he even gave his only son, Jesus, to
pay for all our sins and gave us a chance to live in paradise where there's no
more problems, death, sickness and war. Because of what God did and wha
t Jesus sacrificed, our sins are payed and can be forgiven if we truly regret a
nd want to change for the better. God promised us that he will end our sufferi
ng, so we must do our part to live accordingly and share God's words.