This document summarizes key aspects of Christianity including holidays, important figures, symbols, holy places, rites of passage, branches, and teachings. It notes that Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth and Easter his resurrection. Jesus Christ is identified as the son of God and savior. Major symbols include the cross and chi rho symbol. Key holy places are Jerusalem and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Baptism and confirmation are important rites of passage. The branches of Christianity are Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Jesus' teachings involved parables and meaningful sayings.

1. Christianity By Adam and Michael

2. Holidays Christmas- The birth of Jesus. Celebrated with gifts, and charity. Palm Sunday- The day Jesus rode into Jerusalem. The people waved palms in the air, to greet him. Good Friday- The day Jesus was crucified. Celebrated by a reenactment of the death. Easter- The day Jesus was resurrected.

3. Important people Jesus Christ- The son of God. The Christians savior. Luke John Matthew Mark- Gospels. Mary- The virgin mother of Jesus. Joseph- Mary’s husband.

4. Symbols Cross. Jesus Christ was crucified\nailed to, a giant cross by the Romans. Chi Rho. The first two letters of Jesus Christ in Greek. Linked Circles. The linked circles represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All are part of God.

5. Holy Places Jerusalem. Capital of Israel. And where Jesus spent his last week, before being crucified. Church of Holy Sepulchre. The Church on the hill in Jerusalem where Jesus was Crucified. One of the worlds biggest tourist attractions. Jerusalem

6. Rites of passage Baptism . A event in which commonly a baby (but not always) is brought into the faith of Christianity. Holy water is poured on the head of the person. Confirmation. A sacrament of Christian Initiation. Takes place when you are 16 years of age. You receive and accept responsibilities. Also they pour oil on your head.

7. Branches of Christianity Catholicism. Part of the Western Church. And is led by the Pope. Orthodox. Part of the Eastern Church. Don’t want to and are not led by the Pope. Protestant. Part of the western Church. Don’t want and are not led by the Pope too. All branches of Christianity believe Jesus Christ was the Messiah.

8. Teachings of Jesus Christ Parables. Stories that Jesus used to teach about respect and kindness. Sayings. Literal and figurative sayings that have meaning. For example, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” The Parables of Jesus.