Christianity Flashcards
(38 cards)
what is christianity based on
the life and teachings of Jesus
where was jesus born
bethlehem
what job did jesus have
was a carpenter
who are the apostles
12 people that jesus chose to teach his gospel
what is a messiah
savior
who came up with the set of standards and rules for monks and clergy to abide by
st. benedict
what we gentiles
non-jews
monastery
where did monks live, work and pray
in what ways was paul considered a missionary
he started new churches and changed laws about religion
what was jesus trying to teach people through the parable of the good samaritan
to love your enemy. it doesn’t matter who the person is you can help
what did people cover their doors with during passover
blood
what is passover
if you don’t know this…………
heresy
beliefs that go against the churches teachings
priests
leader of the parish
monks
men who worked and prayed within a community
doctrine
statements of faith in the church
bishop
head of the diocese
nuns
women who took vows, prayed and performed various acts of charity
parish
a local church and the people who belong to it
abbot
leader of the monastery
diocese
a group of churches within a given region
hermits
people who went off to live and pray in solitude
what are some of the reasons christianity was able to spread during the 1st and 2nd centuries
growth of churches and parishes
prattles told made people believe
strong believers spread the word
good customs that people wanted to be apart of
Antioch
important city in early christian history