“For God so loved the world that

he gave his only Son, so that

everyone who
believes in him may not perish
but may have eternal life.”
John 3:16
 Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD
30 / 33), also referred
to as Jesus of Nazareth
and Jesus
Christ, lived and
preached his teachings
THE HOLY BIBLE
 The Sacred Scripture of Christianity is called
the Bible which is a collection of songs,
poetries, epistles, parables, and different
types of literature. Christians believe that God
is the author of the Sacred Scripture, for they
are written down by their human authors
under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The
Canon of Scripture is composed of the Old
and the New Testaments. Contrary to the
Jews who are known to be “the people of the
book” (Am Hasefer), Christianity is the religion
of the “Word”\of God.(John Paul II 1994)
 SYMBOLS
The cross is the most
significant symbolism in
Christianity. It is the
very symbol of Christ’s
victory
when he died on the
cross to save mankind.
(Ong and
Jose 2016)
 SYMBOLS
Dove is also used by
Christians as a symbol
of peace. More so, dove
also symbolizes the
Holy Spirit. The Gospels
portray in Jesus’s
Baptism
“when the Holy Spirit
came upon him like a
SYMBOLS
Fish has also been used by
the early Christians when
they were meeting in secret
during the time of
persecution. It has a secret
meaning deriving from the
Greek word for fish,
ICHTUS. Iesous Christos Theou
Uios, Soter—meaning, Jesus
Christ, Son of God, Savior.
(Ong and Jose 2016)
 BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES
The Ten Commandments (Dt. 5:6-21)
1. I am the Lord your God; You shall no thave strange gods
before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's good
 BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES
The Apostle’s Creed (John Paul II 1994)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven
and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin
Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died,
and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He
rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and
seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty;
from thence He shall 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 life everlasting.
 BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES
The Eight Beatitudes (Mt. 5:3-10)
• Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven.
• Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
• Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.
• Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for
they shall have their fill.
• Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
• Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
• Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.
• Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake,
for theirs is
SACRAMEN BIBLICAL BASIS CENTRAL CENTRAL EFFECTS MINISTER
T WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

BAPTISM Matt 28:19 - Jesus "I baptize you in A candidate Becoming a Bishops, Priests,
commissions the the name of the is immersed in member of the Deacons;
apostles: "Go and make Father, and of the water (three times), Church of Jesus any Christian
disciples of all nations, Son, and of the or water Christ (Christian (in case of urgent
baptizing them in the Holy Spirit." is poured over the Initiation); need
name of the Father and (the "Trinitarian candidate's being forgiven of
of the Son and of the Formula," from head (three times). original & personal
Holy Spirit" Matt 28:19) [merely "dabbing" sins;
John 3:22; 4:1-2 - [Note: Some or "sprinkling" being adopted as
Jesus' first disciples Protestants baptize water is not son/daughter of
baptize other disciples "in the name of considered sufficie God;
Acts 2:38-41; 10:47- Jesus"; see Acts 2 nt becoming a temple
48 - new believers are & 10 of the Holy Spirit;
baptized "in the name sharing in the
of Jesus" by Peter & priesthood of
others(not just Jesus' Christ
own baptism: Mark 1:9-
11 & par.
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T WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

EUCHARIST Mark 14:22-25; Matt "This is my body... Bread (of wheat) Being spiritually Bishops or Priests
26:26-30; Luke 22:14- This is my and wine (of nourished by
23; 1 Cor 11:23-25 - blood..." grapes) Christ's body and
Jesus' "Last Supper" (the " are blood, soul and
with his disciples Words of Institution blessed/consecrate divinity;
John 6: 48-58 - the end " from the Last d by the minister being more fully
of the Bread of Life Supper and received united ("in
discourse: "eat my /shared by the communion") with
flesh; drink my blood" communicants. Christ and other
Luke 24:35; Acts [other grains or believers;
2:42 - Christians gather other drinks are not having one’s
for the "Breaking of the considered valid ordinary sins
Bread" forgiven;
being strengthened
for Christian
mission
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WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

Confirmation John 20:22 - "(the "(Name), be sealed Anointing with Increase & Bishops; in some
risen Jesus) breathed with the Gift of the sacred chrism (the deepening of cases also Priest
on them (his disciples) Holy Spirit bishop anoints the baptismal grace:
and said, 'Receive the forehead of the being strengthened
Holy Spirit' " baptized) by the Holy Spirit;
Acts 8:14-17; 19:1-6 - and "confirmed" in
believers receive the Laying on of hands fullness of
Spirit through laying (the bishop lays his Christian faith;
on of the apostles' hands on the head united more firmly
hands of the confirmand) to Jesus Christ;
Acts 10:44-48 - the prepared for public
coming of the Spirit is witness (mission)
closely associated with
the Baptism of new
believers
 SACRAMENT BIBLICAL BASIS CENTRAL CENTRAL EFFECTS MINISTER
WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

Penance/ John 20:23 - "If "I forgive you of "I forgive you of Being forgiven of Bishops or Priests
Reconciliation you forgive the sins all of your sins, in all of your sins, in one's sins;
of any, they are the name of the the name of the being reconciled
forgiven them; Father, and of the Father, and of the with God & the
if you retain the sins Son, and of the Son, and of the Church;
of any, they are Holy Spirit" Holy Spirit" receiving peace of
retained" (the "Words of (the "Words of conscience,
Matt 16:19; 18:18 - Absolution") Absolution") spiritual
more sayings on consolation, and
"binding and strength to face
loosing" further temptations
James 5:16 - & spiritual
"confess your sins challenges
to one another
 SACRAMENT BIBLICAL BASIS CENTRAL CENTRAL EFFECTS MINISTER
WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

Anointing Mark 6:7-13 - "Through this holy The minister Healing in spirit Bishops or Priests
of the Sick Jesus' disciples anointing may the anointing the sick and body (if God
"anointed with oil Lord in his love persons forehead wills);
many who were sick and mercy help and hands with being strengthened
and healed them" you with the grace blessed oil in times of illness;
James 5:14-16 - of the Holy Spirit. having one’s sins
"call for the elders May the Lord who forgiven;
of the church and frees you from sin being united with
have them pray over save you and raise Christ’s sufferings;
(the sick), anointing you up. preparing for our
them with oil in the final journey thru
name of the Lord." death
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WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

Matrimony/ Gen 2:24 - "a man "I, (name), take The husband and Being permanently the couple
Marriage leaves his parents you, (name), to be wife make these united in God's themselves!
and clings to his my husband/wife. promises to each eyes; (becoming (clergy are just the
wife and they I promise to be true other publicly. "one flesh"); official witnesses)
become one flesh." to you in good (Rings are becoming a
Mark 10:2-12; times and in bad, in exchanged as a publicly/legally
Matt 19:1-9 - Jesus sickness and in visible sign of this recognized couple;
teaches against health. verbal receiving grace to
divorce; "What God I will love you and commitment. deepen love &
has joined together, honor you all the fidelity,
let no one separate." days of my life." and help to
Eph 5:22-33; 1Cor (or a similar welcome & care
7:10-16 - Paul formula for children
stresses the unity of
husbands and wives
(not simply Jesus'
presence at the
wedding at Cana,
John 2:1-11
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WORDS/ FORM ACTIONS

Holy Orders Mark 3:13-19 & A long "Prayer of The bishop lays his Becoming an Bishops only
(Ordination par. - Jesus "calls" Consecration" hands on the "ordained"
of Bishops, and "appoints" the ordinand's head; minister/clergy
Priests, and 12 apostles he also anoints the in Church's official
Deacons) Acts 6:6; 1 Tim ordinand's hands leadership
4:14; 5:22; 2 Tim and performs "orders";
1:6 - "laying on of several other receive graces to
hands" as the symbolic gestures teach, preach,
"ordaining" or sanctify,
commissioning rite serve, and/or
of local Christian govern God’s
leaders people
 OBSERVANCE
ADVENT
Preparation for the
coming of the Preparation for the

Messiah; beginning of
coming of the
Messiah; beginning
of the new
liturgical
year.

the new liturgical

year.
 OBSERVANCE
CHRISTMAS
Birth of Jesus Christ
Preparation for the
coming of the
Messiah; beginning
of the new
liturgical
year.
 OBSERVANCE
LENT
Forty days of preparation for
Easter. It is also the time for
prayer, fasting, and Preparation for the
coming of the
Messiah; beginning

abstinence to commemorate
of the new
liturgical
year.

the passion and death of Jesus

Christ.
 OBSERVANCE
EASTER

Resurrection of Preparation for the

coming of the
Messiah; beginning

Jesus Christ.
of the new
liturgical
year.
 OBSERVANCE
PENTECOST

Commemoration of the
coming down of the
Preparation for the
coming of the
Messiah; beginning
of the new
liturgical

Holy Spirit upon the

year.

Apostles and the early

Christians.
Summary
• Christianity is one of the first monotheistic religions in the world. It considers
God as the creator and maintainer of the universe
• The Bible is considered the sacred scripture of Christianity and is the basis of
the religion's teachings.
• According to Christianity, since human beings are created in the likeness of
God, they are intrinsically good; but they are also given free will, so they are
considered prone to sin and in need of grace.
• The goal of every individual is to have eternal life of the soul after death.
• For those who have become good Christians, the reward is eternal life in
heaven; for those who lived a life full of sins, the punishment is eternal
damnation in hell.