Religion

What is the trinity?

Christians believe in one God who exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Why is Jesus important in Christianity?

Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Saviour whose life, death and resurrection reconcile humanity with God.

What do Christians believe about ressurection?

Jesus rose from the dead, and Christians believe they can have eternal life through faith in God.

What is the Jewish belief about God?

Jews believe in one God who created the universe and maintains a relationship with humanity.

What is a covenant in Judaism?

A sacred agreement between God and the Jewish people, involving responsibilities to follow God’s commandments.

Why is the Torah important?

The Torah contains God’s teachings and laws, guiding Jewish life and explaining the covenant.

What is Tawhid?

The belief in the oneness of Allah — God has no partners or equals.

What do Muslims believe about prophets?

Allah communicates through prophets. Muhammad is the final prophet.

What is the Qur’an

The revealed word of Allah, given to Muhammad through the angel Jibril, guiding Muslims on worship, morality and life.

What is baptism?

The first sacrament of Christian initiation, welcoming a person into the Catholic Church.

What does Holy Water symbolise?

Cleansing from sin and new life in Christ.

What does oil represent?

Strength, consecration, and the Holy Spirit.

What does the baptism candle symbolise?

Christ as the light of the world.

Why is the name important?

Shows the person is known and loved by God and welcomed into the Church.

What is Brit Milah?

Circumcision on the eighth day for baby boys, symbolising the covenant with God.

What is a Bar Mitzvah?

A boy’s coming of age at 13, recognising religious responsibility and often includes Torah reading.

What is a Bat Mitzvah?

A girl’s coming of age at 12, marking increased responsibility and participation in Jewish life.

What is Aqiqah?

A Muslim birth ceremony involving shaving the baby’s head, giving charity, and often animal sacrifice to thank Allah for the child.

What belief is shared by all three Abrahamic religions?

Belief in one God (Monotheism).

How do Christianity and Islam understand Jesus differently?

• Christianity: Jesus is the Son of God and Saviour.

• Islam: Jesus (Isa) is a prophet, not divine.

Why is the covenant important?

It defines the relationship between God and the Jewish people and guides their responsibilities.

Compare Torah and Qur’an.

• Torah: Jewish sacred law and teachings.

• Qur’an: Allah’s revelation to Muhammad.

How do these ceremonies differ? Baptism and Bar/Bat Mitzvah?

• Baptism: Initiation into Christian community; cleansing from sin.

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Coming of age; taking on religious responsibility.