Christianity

(Began ABOUT 2000 YEARS AGO)

Founder

Christians base their

religion on the
teachings of Jesus
Christ, who they
believe is a messiah
(savior) for all people.

The Middle East

Location/Population

Location/Population

Location/Population

Began in the Middle East

Christianity is the worlds most
popular religion with 2 billion
followers.
Christianity is the main religion
in Europe and the Americas.

GOD

Christians believe in
one God (they are
monotheistic), the
god of Abraham.

Symbol
The Cross
Is a symbol of
victory over
death,
promising
eternal life

Holy Book

The Christian Holy

book is called the
Bible.
It has 2 parts.

Holy Book
1-the Old Testament or
the Torah
2- the New Testament
about the life and the

teachings of Jesus

Key Beliefs

Jesus died for the

sins of humankind

Key Beliefs

Life after death in

Heaven

Key Beliefs

To treat others the

way you want to
be treated, with
love and respect.

Worship Services
Christians worship in a
church.
Their holy day is Sunday.
A priest or minister leads the
prayer services.

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Jerusalem is the holiest

city because that is
where they believe
Christ died and rose
from the dead.

Practices and
Rituals
Believe in sacraments, or sacred
rituals in which Christians receive
the Holy Spirit.
Two important rituals are Baptism
and Communion.

Chartres Cathedral,
France

holidays

Holidays are
Christmas (birth of
Jesus) and Easter
(Christ rising from
the dead).

Other important info.

Christians are broken into
three groups:
Catholics
Protestants (Baptists,
Methodists, Lutherans, etc.)
Orthodox