LESSON FIVE

Christianity

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 Christianity
considered as the most popular religion in the world
Around the 1st Century C.E , developed out of Judaism
during the reign of the Roman Empire in West Asia
it centers the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of
Jesus Christ
Christians also believe in the Holy Trinity, which
means God has three asspects - Father, Son and the
Holy Spirit
Christianity is considered one of the first Monotheistic
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 Concept Map of Christianity

CHRISTIANITY

Beliefs and
Worships and Subdivision
Sacred Doctrines
Scriptures Observance

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 Symbols
The Cross serves as a symbol of Jesus Christ's victory over sins when He died
on the cross for humanity's redemption and salvation.
Crucific is a regular feature, with the image of Christ nailed on the cross.
Meanwhile, the Fish Symbol is a old as Christianity itself, for it was used by
persecuted Christians as a secret sign when meeting other Christians.
The word "fish" from the Greek word, is ichtys:Iseous Christos Theou Yios Soter,
meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.

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 Historical Background
Around 100 C.E Christianity developed in Palestine. It was
founded by Jesus, considered to be the Son of God and Messiah
or Savior. Regarded as an offshoot of Judaism, Christianity has
survived and even surpassed Judaism and other religions in
terms of number of adherents.
Today, Christianity is devided into three major sects --Roman
Catholicism, Greek Orthodox Church, and Protestantism.

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 Historical Context
Judea, the mountainous southern part of Palestine, was the
home of Christianity. Judaism was the dominant religion in
Palestine and it was considered by the Jews as the Land
promised to them by God. Thus, it was conquered by the
Assyrian Empire, then by the Babylonian Empire which
enslaved the Jews, then the archaemenid or Persian Empire
under Cyrus, who permitted the Jews to return to their land.
Soon the greeks under the leadership of Alexander the Great
conquered West Asia including Palestine around 400 B.C.
Then, the Romans conquered Jerusalem in 63 B.C.
Christianity was Born in an era when Palestine was ruled by a
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 Jesus as the Founder of Christianity
It was in this backdrop that a Jesus, founder of
Christianity, lived and preached teachings that served as
criticisms of Judaism, although he himself was a Jew.
Preaching and healing in the villages, he started to
preach teachings which were considered revolutionary at
that time.
Christianity started with a prophecy in the Old Testament:
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 Religious Leaders
The Catholic Church follows a certain hierarchy based on the Canon Law of the
Cathoilc Chruch. At the top of the Hierarchy is the Pope, considered as Peter's
successor. The hierarchy also includes the cardinals, archbishops, bishops,
priets, and deacons. The Pope serves as the head of Catholic Church, the
inheritor of Peter. He is the head of the Catholic Chruch and the head of the
Vatican. He also has the authority to appoint administrative and religious
officials in the vatican.
Next to the Pope are the cardinals, the cardinals represent the Pope and the
Roman CAtholic Chruch in different parts of the world.
The Bishops, also form part of the hierarchy. Bishops are teachers of the
doctrine, priest of sacred worship of church government.
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 Next to the hierarch are the priests, who are ordained
ministers responsible for the administering of the
sacraments, such as Eucharist, Marriage, Baptism, and
Confirmation. particular religious order, such as Jesuits,
Dominicians, Augustinians or they may be committed to
serve a certain congregation.
Deacons, classified into two types: the Transitional
Deacon is a seminarian who is studying for the
priesthood and the other one is permanent deacon, who
can get married and serve as a priest's assistant in some
of the sacraments.
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 Deity/God
Christians believe in one God,
God is seen as the creator and maintainer of the universe, and is
believed to be omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-
knowing), omnipresent (all-present and omnibenevolent (all-
good).
God is also sacred, moral, unchangeable, compassionate,
graceful, and timeless.

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Members:
Basilan, Madelyn
Fetil, Jasmien
Soltes, Ace Zoie
Bodino, Angel Mae

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