This power point is about the Lesson Christianity for the subject Introduction to world Religions and Belief Systems- Grade 12 learners

1. CHRISTIANITY

3. FACTS ABOUT
CHRISTIANITY

4. CHRISTIANITY
Christianity is the most widely practiced
religion in the world, with more than 2 billion
followers. The Christian faith centers on beliefs
regarding the birth, life, death and resurrection of
Jesus Christ. While it started with a small group
of adherents, many historians regard the spread
and adoption of Christianity throughout the world
as one of the most successful spiritual missions in
human history.

5. SYMBOLS
•Christian Cross
- The Latin cross is the most
familiar and widely recognized
symbol of Christianity today. In
all likelihood, It was the
shape of the structure upon
which Jesus Christ was crucified.

6. SYMBOLS
•Christian Fish or Ichthys
The Christian Fish, also called the Jesus
Fish or Ichthys, was a secret symbol of early
Christianity. The Ichthys or fish symbol was
used by early Christians to identify themselves
as followers of Jesus Christ and to express
their affinity to Christianity. Ichthys is the
Ancient Greek word for fish& quot; symbol
consists of two intersecting arcs tracing
the outline of a fish
Iseous
Christos
Theou Yios
Soter

7. SYMBOLS
•Angels
In the past, the angels also served as
protectors and executioners, making them a
powerful symbol of protection in some faiths.
Orthodox Christians believe in guardian angels
and believe that these spiritual beings are
watching over and protecting them from harm.

8. SYMBOLS
•INRI
In Western Christianity and other
Orthodox Churches, “INRI” is used as
an acronym for the Latin phrase
of Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews.
Since it appears in the New Testament
of the Christian Bible, many have
incorporated the symbol in
crucifixes and crosses. Many
Eastern Orthodox Churches use
the Greek letter “INBI” based on
the Greek version of the phrase.

9. HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND

10. At its most basic, Christianity is
the faith tradition that focuses on
the figure of Jesus Christ. In this
context, faith refers both to the
believers’ act of trust and to the
content of their faith. As a tradition,
Christianity is more than a system of
religious belief.

11. HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF
CHRISTIANITY
Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded on the :
birth
life
death
resurrection
of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God.

12. Here’s a Brief Historically Context:
1. Origins
2. Crucifixion and Resurrection
3.Spread of Christianity
4. Persecution and Legalization
5. Councils and Doctrinal Development
6. Schisms and Denominational Split

13. Here’s a Brief Historically Context:
Medieval Christianity
Protestant Reformation
Colonialism and Global Expansion
Modern Christianity

14. Jesus the Founder of
Christianity
Jesus, the founder of Christianity, began
his ministry in his early thirties, preaching
revolutionary teachings that criticized
Judaism. He criticized religious officials’
insincerity and emphasized God’s
importance of service and love.

15. RELIGIOUS
LEADERS

16. Religious Leaders
The Catholic Church follows a certain
hierarchy based on the Canon Law of the
Catholic Church. At the top of the hierarchy is
the pope, considered as Peter’s successor.
The hierarchy also includes the cardinals,
archbishops, bishops, priests, and deacons.
Each member of the hierarchy has his own
function for the efficiency of the church.

17. Religious Leaders
- Pope
- Cardinals
- Archbishops
- Bishops
- Priest
- Deacons

18. DEITY/GOD
- Deity comes from the latin word for
“god”;deus.the devine nature of deities is
believe to be immortal
goodness and powerfulness.

19. SACRED
SCRIPTURES

20. THE HOLY TRINITY

21. • CREATOR/ FATHER
• SON
• HOLY SPIRIT

22. THE OLD AND NEW
TESTAMENT

23. THE SUMMARY OF OLD TESTAMENT
• There are 39 books in the Old generally
separated into 4 divisions.
• The Pentateuch, traditionally designated
as the 5 books of Moses.

24. THE SUMMARY OF OLD TESTAMENT
• Historical Books, numbering 12 from
Joshua to Esther.
• Poetical Books, numbering 5 from Job
to Song of Solomon.

25. THE SUMMARY OF OLD TESTAMENT
• Prophetical Books, including the
writings of the 4 Major Prophets, ,from
Isaiah to Daniel, and the 12 Minor
Prophets from. Hosea to Malachi

26. THE SUMMARY OF NEW TESTAMENT
• THE GOSPEL
• HISTORY
• EPISTLES
• PROPHETICAL BOOK

27. BELIEFS AND
DOCTRINES OF
CHRISTIANITY

28. FIVE BASIC BELIEFS OF CHRISTIANITY
• Habit No. 1: Strong Christians Feed
Their Spirit
• Habit No. 2: Strong Christians Build
Their Faith

29. FIVE BASIC BELIEFS OF CHRISTIANITY
• Habit No. 3: Strong Christians
Speak the Word
• Habit No. 4: Strong Christians
Control Their Thought/Life

30. FIVE BASIC BELIEFS OF CHRISTIANITY
• Habit No. 5: Strong Christians
Anchor Their Heart Through Praise

31. What are the six doctrines of Christianity?
These 'Six Foundational Truths' of
Hebrews Chapter Six:

32. What are the six doctrines of Christianity?
• Repentance
• Faith
• Baptisms
• Laying on of hands
• Resurrection of the dead
• Eternal judgment

33. SEVEN
SACRAMENTS

34. Seven Sacraments
The Catholic Church has seven sacraments which
are considered signs of innerkindness given by
God for Christians to live a genuine human life.
The seven sacraments include Baptism,
Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession,
Matrimony, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the
Sick. The first three sacraments are Baptism,
Confirmation, and Holy Communion, which are
considered the sacraments of initiation.

35. Seven Sacraments
• BAPTISM is meant to remove the guilt and effects
of Original Sin and welcome the baptized to the
Church.
• Holy Communion entails the reception of Christ’s
body and blood which helps Christians grow in
the likeness of Jesus Christ.

36. Seven Sacraments
• Confirmation which should be administered
right after baptism, is meant to complete
baptism and baptized the grace of holy
spirit.
• Confession is considered the fourth
sacrament, which is meant to reconcile
Christians with God by confessing their
sins.

37. Seven Sacraments
• The Sacrament of Marriage comes next, with the
union of a man and a woman for the purpose of
procreation and mutual support. It also reflects
the union of Jesus Christ with His Church.
• The Sacrament of Holy Orders is considered the
continuation of Christ’s priesthood which He
passed on to His apostles. And the last
sacrament is the

38. Seven Sacraments
• Anointing of the Sick, also known as
Extreme Unction or Last Rites, which
is administered to those who are on
the verge of death or are seriously
ill, or about to undergo a serious
operation, for physical and moral
strength.

39. 8 BEATITUDES

40. EIGHT BEATITUDES
And seeing the multitudes he went up into a
mountain and when he was set, his disciples came unto
him:
And he opened his mouth, and taught them saying,
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven.
Blessed are they that moum: for they shall comforted.
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness for they shall be filled.

41. EIGHT BEATITUDES
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain
mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see
god.
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be
called the children of god.
Blessed are the they which are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.

42. EIGHT BEATITUDES
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you,and
persecuted you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely,for the sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad for great is your
reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the
prophets
which were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12, New testament king James
Version

43. APOSTLES’ CREED

44. Apostles' Creed
The Apostles' Creed is believed to have
developed in the 100 or 200 C.E. and was
influenced later by the Nicene Creed. A letter
written by the Council of Milan in 390 C.E. is
the earliest historical evidence of the
existence of the Apostles' Creed. It is not
written by the apostles themselves but it
serves as a summary of their basic
teachings.

46. QUIZ TIME!

47. 1. It is the most widely practiced religion in the world, with
more than 2 billion followers.
2. It is the most familiar and widely recognized symbol of
Christianity today. In all likelihood, It was the shape of the
structure upon which Jesus Christ was crucified.
DIRECTION: READ AND CAREFULLY ANALYZE
EACH QUESTION. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

48. 3. It was used by early Christians to identify themselves as
followers of Jesus Christ and to express their affinity to
Christianity.
4. It served as protectors and executioners, making them a
powerful symbol of protection in some faiths.

49. 5. ________ is the faith tradition that focuses on the figure
of Jesus Christ.
6. The _________ represent the Pope and the Roman
Catholic Church in different parts of the world.
7. It began with the ministry of __________, whose
teachings emphasized love, forgiveness, and salvation.

50. 8. The principal author of the Bible is ________, who
inspired human writers by directing their minds, wills,
memories and mental faculties.
9. ___________ is a collection of ancient writings that
Christians believe are inspired by God to reveal Him to us.
10. The message of the _____ Testament is that God created
the world and has a plan for it through the People of Israel.

51. 11. The Great Schism of 1054 CE led to the split between
the Western Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern
Orthodox Church, largely over theological and jurisdictional
differences.
12. Considered as Peter’s successor.
13. Worshipped by people who believe it controls or exerts
force over some aspect of the world.

52. 14- 15. What are the other two terms for Christian fish?
16-18. Who is the Trinity?
19-20. The Catholic Church has seven sacraments which are
considered signs of inner kindness given by God for
Christians to live a genuine human life. Give at least two
(2).

53. ANSWERS:
1. Christianity
2. Christian Cross or Latin Cross
3. Christian Fish, Ichthys, or Jesus Fish
4. Angels
5. Christianity
6. Cardinals
7. Pope

54. 8. God
9. Sacred Scripture
10. Old
11. Schisms and Denominational Split
12. Deity or God
13. Pope
14-15. - Jesus’ Fish
- Ichthys

55. 16-18. - Creator or Father
- Son
- Holy Spirit
19-20.
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion,
Confession, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of
the Sick.

56. THANK YOU!