religion • is belief in a god or gods and the activities that are connected with this belief, such as praying or worshipping in a building such as a church or temple. spirituality • A distinctive approach to religion or prayer Theology • the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings Judaism • is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating around 3,500 years ago. Torah • contains the early history of Judaism, as well as the law and teaching ‘handed down’ to Moses by Yahweh or God Himself. Genesis • the first book of the Torah--and of the Hebrew Bible--which tells us the mythic origin of the entire world. Exodus • The second book which begins with the Egyptians being threatened by the growing population of the Hebrews in their land. Messiah
• One of the most fundamental Jewish beliefs is
that a or savior will come. “Go and teach all nations”
• What is the Jesus Christ’s evangelical
command Judaism
• Christianity is a religion that developed from
(27) • There are twenty-seven books. The Gospels • It follow the life and teachings of Jesus, and they were written by the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Acts of the Apostles • describe the spread of early Christianity, after Jesus’ ascension at the end of the Gospel stories. The Epistles • are letters to the early Christians, most of which are written by Paul. The Revelation • “foretells in symbolic language the triumph of Christianity. Father • The one who created the world, and Jesus often speaks about Him in the Gospels. Jesus • is the only Son of God, sent to save the world from sin. Holy Spirit • It appeared in the Baptism of Jesus, and was also sent down to the disciples to guide them in spreading Christianity. Mary • Apart from centering their lives on Jesus, Christians, especially Catholics are also devoted to, the Mother of God baptism • People who will want to be converted to Christianity will have to undergo where the person is cleansed with water, to signify repentance and cleansing Eucharist • It is a sacrament where Christians gather in the church, and share the Body and Blood of Christ. confirmation, • a blessing of initiation after baptism Matrimony • where two people commit themselves with each other for life with God as the center Reconciliation • A sacrament where someone confesses his/her sins and gets absolution Ordination • It is where someone commits himself to priesthood Anointing of the sick • A sacrament which is usually taken by a sick person. Christmas • A celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Easter • It was to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Advent • Is a four-week preparation for Christmas, which symbolizes the four thousand years that was once thought to be the gap between Creation and the coming of Jesus. Lent • Is a forty-day repentance to prepare for Easter, recalling the forty days that Jesus spent in the desert. All pleasures and luxuries are abstained or lessened during Lent.