INTRODUCTION TO

WORLD RELIGIONS AND

BELIEF SYSTEMS
 With the most number of adherents

among all regions

CHRISTIAN the most popular religion in the world
ITY
 A religion close to the heart of every

FILIPINO
 Predominantly

CATHOLIC
 SPANISH
COLONIZAT  16th-19th Centuries
ION
 BRIEF
HISTORY
CORE TEACHINGS
FUNDAMENTAL
BELIEFS
PRACTICES
RELATED ISSUES
CHRISTIAN
ITY
100 C.E.
ROMAN EMPIRE
 In West Asia
LIFE
TEACHINGS
DEATH
RESURRECTIO
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JESU
S “Messiah” or “Savior of

CHRI Humanity”

ST
JESU
Died on the cross to save
humanity from their sins and to

S restore people’s relationship

with God the Father
FATHER
SON
HOLY SPIRIT
COUNC
IL OF In 25 C.E.
NICEA
 TheSON has the same substance
with the FATHER they are
both eternal
Christianity’s way to
end the controversy
generated by Arianism
 Claimed that
ARIU Jesus Christ was
S not actually a God
GOD the Father
send HIS SON,
JESUS to the world
Redeem humanity
from the sins avoid
the eternal flames
of hell
JESU Fulfillment of
S God’s promise
One of the first
MONOTHEISTIC
RELIGIONS
In the worls
Shares many
commonalities belief in
PROPHETS
ANGELS
JUDGEMENT DAY
JUDAISM
ISLAM
 Traces its origin to
CHRISTIAN
ITY the PATRIARCH
ABRAHAM
  Roman Catholicism- that centers the
worship in the celebration of the Mass.
 Greek Orthodox Church- the body of
SUBDIVISI several Churches within the larger
ONS communion of Eastern Orthodox
Christianity.
 Protestantism- that originated with the
16th Century Reformation.
JESU
S Victory over sins
CHRI
ST
ROMAN
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
CRUCIFIX
PROTESTANT
CHRIST’S
RESURRECTION
 FISH As old as
SYMB
Christianity itself
OL
 FISH Secret sign when
SYMB meeting other
OL CHRISTIANS
They had to make
secret code to
avoid persecution
  The Pope serves as the head of the
Catholic Church, the inheritor of
RELIGIO Peter.
US  Next to the Pope are the Cardinals,
LEADER who are also appointed by the
Pope.
S
 The Bishops also form part of the
hierarchy.
  They are the teachers of the
doctrine, priest of sacred worship,
and ministers of church
RELIGIO government.
US  They provide pastoral supervision
LEADER for a diocese and serves as
S representatives of the Church.
 A bishop ordained to his station,
just like priests.
 Christians believe in
Diety/ one god, therefore
God Christianity is a
monotheistic religion.
  Christian consider the Bible as their scared
scripture.
 This is a collection of songs, stories, poetry,
Sacred letters, history, and as well as literature.

Scripture
 It is composed of two books: the Old Testament
and the New Testament.

s  The original Hebrew Bible is the Old Testament

written between 1200 and 165 B.C.E. while the
New Testament was written by Christians
around 100 C.E.
  It is composed of 39 books which are
arranged in three parts: the first five
The Old books (Genesis to Deuteronomy) are
considered “The Law” or “Torah” which
Testamen may refer to guidance or instruction

t because they serve as guidelines on how

people should live their everyday lives
and other legal necessities.
  It is composed of 27 books written
around 50 to 100 C.E.and
composed of two sections: The
The New gospels which tells the story of
Testamen Jesus (Mark, Matthew, Luke and
John); and The Letters (or Epistles)
t written by various Christian leaders
to serve as guide to the early
Christian communities.
 This include Baptism,
Confirmation, Holy
Seven Communion, Confession,
Sacrament Marriage, Holy Orders,
s
and the Anointing of the
Sick.
 It comprise what is known
as the “Sermon on the
Mount” recorded in Matthew
The 5-7. The Beatitudes refer to
Beatitudes the eight sayings of Jesus at
the beginning of the
“Sermon on the Mount”.
 It is believed to have
developed in the 100 or
Apostle’ 200 C.E. and was
s Creed influenced later by the
Nicene Creed.
WORSHIP AND
OBSERVANCES
 Ash Wednesday signals the
start of this season of
Adven waiting for the Birth of

t Messiah beginning four

Sundays before Christmas
and ends on Christmas eve.
 Season observed by
Christians in
Lent preparation for Easter, a
celebration of the
resurrection of Christ.
 A holiday to
commemorate the coming
of the Holy Spirit on the
Pentecost early Christians and
celebrated as the birthday
of the church.
SELECTED
ISSUES
 Was emphasized and intensely
propagated by the Catholic
Church through a series of
Ecumenis addresses, homilies, and regular
m audiences with the goal of
achieving unity among all
Christians and non-Christians.
 Due to its conservative view of
human sexuality, it has often
found itself in conflict with
Sexualit progressive and liberating ideas

y with regards to certain issues

connected to artificial
contraception, abortion, and
homosexuality.
 Christianity centers on
Key the life, teachings, death
and resurrection of Jesus
Point Christ, who is considered
s as the Messiah or Savior
of humanity
 Christians believe that
Key Jesus died on the cross to
redeem humanity from
Point their sins and to restore
s people’s relationship with
God the father.
 It is believed that God the
Key Father sent His only Son,
Jesus, to earth to save
Point humanity from their sins
s for them to avoid the
eternal flames of hell.
Key The goal of every
individual is to have
Point eternal life of the
s soul after death.
 Direction: Read the
Chec questions carefully
k and choose the letter

Point of the correct

answer.
  1. Which of the following statements is considered the core teaching of
Christianity?

 A. The Bible is the only one sacred text of Christianity.

 B. Christianity is a religion that was meant to be universal.
 C. God sent His begotten Son to be the redeemer of the humankind.

Check
 D. The Father is the creator of the world and Jesus is the founder of
Christianity

Point
2. He is considered as the main
figure of Christianity.
A. Abraham B. Jesus Christ C.
Moses D. Mohammad
  3. It comprises what is known as the “Sermon
on the Mount” recorded in Matthew 5-7.
 A. Apostle’s Creed B. Lord’s Prayer
 C. Seven Sacraments D. The Beatitudes

Check  4. When was Christianity as a religion started?

Point
 A. The covenant of the Hebrews.
 B. The divine teaching of Abraham and Moses.
 C. The covenant of Moses through the Ten
Commandments.
 D. The life, teachings and miracles that Jesus of
Nazareth started.
  5. Which of the following is NOT part of
the Holy Trinity?
 A. God the Father C. Holy Spirit
 B. God the Son D. Messiah

Check
Point
 IT’S TIME TO WRITE
(Reflective Essay)
Check In a minimum of 250 words
Point essay, what is the greatest
lesson that you have learned
from Christianity?
 IT’S TIME TO WRITE
 What do you feel about the movie?

Check  -How does it teach about Jesus the

Messiah?

Point  -Do you believe that Jesus is the

Son of God?