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What are branches of Christianity called?

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Denominations

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Name 3 denominations of Christianity

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Roman Catholic
Protestants
Orthodox Christians

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What are non conformist denominations?

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Methodist 
Baptist
Quaker
Salvation Army 
Pentecostals
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Who is head of RC?

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Pope

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What does monotheistic mean?

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One God

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8 qualities ofGod

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Omnipotent all powerful
Benevolent loving and caring
Just judge
Omniscient knows everything 
Eternal always existed and forever
Transcendent
Beyond this world
Immanent present in human world
Personal
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What is omnipotent?

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All powerful

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What is benevolent?

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Loving and caring

Christians try and follow his example

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What is just judge?

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God judges people’s actions fairly

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What is omniscient?

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God knows everything

Past present and future

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What is Eternal?

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God has always existed and will forever

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What is transcendent?

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God is beyond this world

He doesn’t depend on it to exist

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What is immanent?

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God is present in human world

Takes active role in humanity

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What is personal belief about God?

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God is a person
Almighty and divine person
Prayer is a conversation with God

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What countries do orthodox Christians worship in?

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Eastern Europe
Russia
Greece

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What do Christians believe lies trinity?

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That God has 3 parts

Father, son and Holy Spirit

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What creed is trinity explained in?

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Nicene creed

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What is nicene creed?

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A statement of beliefs
How Christians see God

We believe in one God
We believe in one Jesus Christ
We believe in Holy Spirit

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What do Christians believe about the Father ?

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God of Old Testament

Created heaven and earth

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What do Christians believe about the son?

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Jesus is incarnation of God in human form
Divine and human
Immanent and personal part of God
Model for Christian behaviour 
Miracles
Obedience
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What do Christians believe about Holy Spirit?

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Presence of God in world
Immanent yet impersonal part of god
Guides the church
Guides people to be good Christians

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What book of bible is creation?

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Genesis

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How long was process of creation?

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6 days

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What happened on 7th day of creation?

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God rested

Sunday day of rest

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What was created on day one?
Light and darkness
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What was created on day 2?
Sky
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What was created on day 3?
Oceans, land, plants
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What was created on day 4?
Sun, moon and stars
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What was created on fifth day?
Creatures of water and sky | Fish and birds
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What was created on day 6?
Land animals | People
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Complete this | God said “let there be light.........
.......and there was light”
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Who were first humans?
Adam and Eve
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Where did Adam and Eve live?
Garden of Eden
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What did God form a man from?
Dust on ground | Created mankind in his image
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What was taken out of Adam to make Eve?
A rib
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What other theories question creation?
Big Bang theory | Evolution
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How do Christians believe suffering entered the world?
Giving into temptation Eating apple Disobeyed God
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Name 4 human made evils
Murder War Rape Torture
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Name 4 natural evils
``` Disease Floods Earthquake Hurricanes Tsunami ```
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What is suffering seen as?
A test of faith
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What is life after death?
Body dies | Soul lives on
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What is judgement day?
Everyone to be resurrected Judged to get eternal life Adams and Eve lost eternal life by breaking rules RC believe judgement day happens on day of death Go to Heaven or hell
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Why do Christians use bread and wine in Eucharist service?
At last supper Jesus gave disciples bread Said “this is my body” Wine “ this is my blood” Do this in remembrance of me
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Why does Jesus wash disciples feet?
Teaches Christians how important it is to serve others
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Who was the Roman Governor at Jesus‘ trial
Pontious Pilate
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What sign was attached to Jesus‘ cross?
King of Jews
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Why is resurrection important?
Life after death | Death less frightening
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What was Jesus going to heaven called?
Ascension
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Whalen did ascension happen?
40 days after resurrection
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What do Christians believe about original sin?
Everyone born capable of sin God placed all Sins of world on Jesus at his crucifixion His sacrifice paid for their sins if they have faith in him
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What must Christians seek to get to heaven?
Salvation Soul saved Go to heaven
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What other terms are Sunday referred to as?
Sabbath | Lord’s day
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What happens when you share the peace?
Shake hands with everyone at church
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When do you have bread and wine?
Eucharist | Communion
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Give 2 reasons why Christians prefer liturgical worship (in church)
``` Public worship helps them to feel part of wider community Closer to Jesus Connected to other worshippers Traditional Set pattern Know routine ```
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What is a sacrament?
A ceremony to receive God’s Grace | Bring people closer to God
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What is baptism?
Makes someone a member of God’s family cleanses people from sin Sign of cross on baby ‘s head with holy water 3 times for trinity Confirmation when old enough to declare faith themselves
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What is confirmation ?
When old enough to declare own faith | If baptised as a baby
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Name 7 sacraments
Big cats rarely ask me ham or egg ``` Baptism Confirmation Reconciliation Anointing the sick Matrimony Holy orders Eucharist ```
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What are pilgrimages?
Journey towards heaven | Seek healing or forgiveness
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Where do Christians go on pilgrimages?
``` Jerusalem Rome (RC) Shrines of Mary Lourdes healing waters Iona quiet island to pray ```
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When is Lent?
40 days before Easter
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When is first day of Lent?
Ash Wednesday | Ash is put on forehead to show they are sorry for their sins
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Why do people give up food in Lent?
Jesus fasted for 40 days in desert | Stop fasting on Easter Day
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What is liturgical worship?
In church
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When is Palm Sunday?
Sunday before Easter Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem Beginning of Holy Week
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When was last supper?
Maundy Thursday
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What happened on good Friday?
Jesus’ crucifixion
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Why do churches have. Sunrise services on Easter Day?
Mary Magdalene discovered empty tomb at daybreak | Rising of sun is rising from dead
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What is evangelism?
Means spreading the Christian message | Aim of converting people to Christianity
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Give 2 examples of work that churches do in local community
``` Place for quiet reflection Provide regular services Place for ceremonies, baptism, wedding, funeral Offer support and advice Raise money for charity ```

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