christanity

where did Mary and Joseph live

Mary and Joseph lived in Bethlehem around the start of the modern era.

Miraculous Conception

Jesus was conceived miraculously through the Holy Spirit.

who apeared to mary

Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus.

Gifts of the 3 Magi

The Magi brought Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh—gifts for a king.

Where Jesus was raised

He was raised in Nazareth.

Jesus' upbringing

He was raised Jewish and became a carpenter.

The Holy Trinity

The Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.

The Father

God the creator.

The Son (Jesus)

God in human form.

The Holy Spirit

The part of God believed to live within everyone.

When Jesus began his ministry

Around age 30.

Who baptized Jesus?

John the Baptist in the Jordan River.

What Jesus taught

Love, forgiveness, and the kingdom of heaven.

Apostles

Jesus’ 12 closest followers.

Miracles of Jesus

Walking on water, turning water to wine, healing the blind/sick, feeding 5000, resurrection.

Why authorities feared Jesus

He caused fear among Jewish officials and the Romans.

Who betrayed Jesus?

Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples.

The Last Supper

The final Passover meal Jesus shared with his apostles.

Charges against Jesus

Blasphemy (Jewish officials) and treason (Romans).

Roman punishment used

Crucifixion.

what was jesus forced to carry

Jesus was forced to carry his own cross.

Day Jesus was crucified

Friday, the day before the Sabbath.

After Jesus’ death

Disciples placed him in a guarded tomb.

Jesus’ resurrection

He resurrected on Sunday—celebrated as Easter.

Who found the empty tomb?

Mary Magdalene.

Jesus after resurrection

Appeared to disciples over 40 days, then ascended to heaven.

What is the Bible?

A combination of the Old Testament (Judaism) and New Testament (Christianity).

Christian followers

About 2.4 billion globally (projected 3 billion by 2050).

Where Christianity is common

Europe, the Americas, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Christian holy text

The Holy Bible.

Major Christian denominations

Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodox.

Catholicism followers

About 1.2 billion.

Protestant followers

About 900 million.

Eastern Orthodox followers

About 200 million.

Johannes Gutenberg

Inventor of the printing press; helped spread the Bible.

Martin Luther

Started Protestant Reformation; wrote criticisms against the Catholic Church.

Christmas

Celebrates Jesus’ birth.

Easter

Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.

Ash Wednesday

Begins 40 days of fasting and reflection before Easter.

All Saints’ Day

Honors all saints, known and unknown.