Christianity Beliefs and Teachings

What is the holy book of Christianity called

Bible

Who is the founder of Christianity

Jesus

What is the Christian belief in one God called

Monotheism

What do Christians call the belief that Jesus rose from the dead

Resurrection

What is the name of the Christian belief that God became human in Jesus

Incarnation

What is the Christian place of worship called

Church

What is the Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus

Christmas

What is the Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus

Easter

What is the act of being saved from sin called

Salvation

What is the Christian ceremony of becoming a member of the Church

Baptism

What is the Christian ceremony that remembers the Last Supper

Holy Communion

What is the word for showing sorrow for sin and asking for forgiveness

Repentance

What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples

Lord's Prayer

What is the Christian belief in life after death

Eternal life

What is the Christian belief that God is all powerful

Omnipotent

What is the Christian belief that God is all loving

Omnibenevolent

What is the Christian belief that God is everywhere

Omnipresent

What is the Christian belief that God knows everything

Omniscient

What is the name for the belief that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead

Second Coming

What is a Christian duty to help others called

Charity

What is the Christian belief that God exists as three persons called

Trinity

Who are the three persons of the Trinity

Father Son Holy Spirit

What is the belief that God created the world

Creation

What is the first book of the Bible called

Genesis

Who were the first humans according to Genesis

Adam and Eve

What is the fall in Christianity

The moment humans disobeyed God

What is original sin in Christianity

The inherited sin from Adam and Eve

What is salvation through good works

Belief that doing good earns a place in heaven

What is salvation through grace

Belief that God gives forgiveness freely

What is atonement in Christianity

The restoring of the relationship between God and humans

What event allows atonement for sin

Jesus death on the cross

What is the ascension

Jesus return to heaven

What is judgement day in Christianity

The day God judges everyone

What is heaven in Christianity

Eternal life with God

What is hell in Christianity

Eternal separation from God

What is purgatory in Christianity

A place of purification before heaven

Which denomination believes in purgatory

Catholic

What are sacraments in Christianity

Outward signs of inward grace

How many sacraments do Protestants usually recognise

Two

What are the two sacraments recognised by most Protestants

Baptism Holy Communion

What are the seven Catholic sacraments

Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Reconciliation Marriage Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick

What is infant baptism

Baptising a baby

What is believer's baptism

Baptism for those old enough to choose it

What is the Eucharist

Remembrance of the Last Supper

What is liturgical worship

Set pattern worship

What is non liturgical worship

Informal worship

What is private worship

Worship done alone or in small groups

What is prayer in Christianity

Communication with God

What is intercessory prayer

Praying for others

What is the Lord's Prayer

A prayer taught by Jesus

What is pilgrimage

A religious journey

Name two places of Christian pilgrimage

Lourdes Iona

What miracle is Lourdes known for

Healing

What is Iona known for

Peace and spiritual reflection

What is Christmas

Celebration of Jesus birth

What is Easter

Celebration of Jesus resurrection

What is Holy Week

The week leading up to Easter

What is Palm Sunday

The day Jesus entered Jerusalem

What is Maundy Thursday

The day of the Last Supper

What is Good Friday

The day Jesus was crucified

What is evangelism

Spreading the Christian message

What is mission in Christianity

Being sent to spread faith

What is reconciliation in Christianity

Restoring harmony between people or with God

What is persecution

Hostility because of faith

How do Christians respond to persecution

Prayer forgiveness and support

What is the Church

The community of Christians

What does the Church do for the local community

Food banks counselling youth groups

Name a Christian organisation that works globally

Tearfund

What does Tearfund do

Fights poverty and injustice

What is ecumenism

Promoting unity among Christian denominations

What is the Great Commission

Jesus command to spread the Gospel

What is agape love

Selfless unconditional love

What is the parable of the Good Samaritan about

Showing love to everyone

What is stewardship in Christianity

Caring for the world

What is dominion in Christianity

Having control over the earth

What does sanctity of life mean

Life is holy and belongs to God

What is euthanasia

Assisted dying

What is the Christian view on abortion

Varies but many believe life begins at conception

What is pacifism

The belief in peace and opposition to war

Who was a famous Christian pacifist

Martin Luther King

What is forgiveness in Christianity

Letting go of anger and resentment

What is justice in Christianity

Fair treatment and restoring what is right

What is the Christian view on wealth

It is not wrong but must be used responsibly

What is tithe in Christianity

Giving a tenth of income to charity or Church

What is the Parable of the Sheep and Goats about

Judgement based on helping others