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The main Christian denominations include Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and ______.
The main Christian denominations include Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and ______.
Protestant
The role of a ______ in a Catholic church includes preaching the Word of God.
The role of a ______ in a Catholic church includes preaching the Word of God.
Priest
In Christian creation stories, Day 1 involved the creation of light and ______.
In Christian creation stories, Day 1 involved the creation of light and ______.
darkness
In Islamic belief, Allah created Adam from different ______.
In Islamic belief, Allah created Adam from different ______.
In Hinduism, a ______ grew from Lord Vishnu's belly button.
In Hinduism, a ______ grew from Lord Vishnu's belly button.
Blessed are those who are peaceful; God will call them his ______.
Blessed are those who are peaceful; God will call them his ______.
Judaism is a faith that only believes in one ______.
Judaism is a faith that only believes in one ______.
The first human created in Islam is ______.
The first human created in Islam is ______.
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Catholic Creation Story
Catholic Creation Story
The Catholic Creation story portrays the world being created in six days, with God resting on the seventh. It begins with light and darkness, followed by the sky and sea, then the land. After the sun and moon, birds and fish are formed, followed by animals, humans, and finally, God's rest.
Islamic Creation Story
Islamic Creation Story
In the beginning, there was only Allah. He created the throne, water, and the pen to write everything in the universe. Allah made the heavens and the earth in six days using water as the source of life. He created Adam from different soils, the first human.
Hindu Creation Story
Hindu Creation Story
A lotus flower grew from Lord Vishnu's belly button with Brahma sitting on it. Brahma separated the flower into three parts: the heavens, the Earth, and the sky. Out of loneliness, Brahma split himself into two, creating a male and a female, from whom all beings were created.
Beatitudes: Blessed are the Peacemakers
Beatitudes: Blessed are the Peacemakers
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Beatitudes: Blessed are the Merciful
Beatitudes: Blessed are the Merciful
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Beatitudes: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Beatitudes: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
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Beatitudes: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Beatitudes: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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Judaism: One God
Judaism: One God
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Study Notes
Christian Denominations
- Christianity has various denominations, including Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptists, Evangelical Free Church, Restorationist Movement, Pentecostal, and Charismatic.
Catholic Priest Role
- A Catholic priest preaches the Word of God, leads worship, teaches scriptures, and guides people in study and witness.
Christian Creation Story
- Catholic creation accounts feature seven days:
- Day 1: Light and darkness
- Day 2: Sky and sea
- Day 3: Land
- Day 4: Sun and moon
- Day 5: Birds and fish
- Day 6: Animals, man, and woman
- Day 7: God rests and honors humanity.
Islamic Creation Story
- Islam posits Allah as the sole creator, who made heavens and earth in six days, using water.
- Adam, the first human, was created from different soils.
- Iblees (Satan) refused to bow to Adam, leading to his expulsion from paradise. This story emphasizes humility.
Hindu Creation Story
- A lotus flower grew from Lord Vishnu's navel, with Brahma seated on it.
- Brahma separated the flower into heavens, Earth, and sky, demonstrating creation as a process.
- Out of loneliness, Brahma split into male and female halves, symbolizing the creation of all beings.
Beatitudes
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
- Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are those who are sorrowful, for they will be comforted.
Judaism
- Judaism is a monotheistic religion over 4,000 years old, centered on the belief in one God.
- The star of David is a symbol of Judaism.
- Jewish boys (bar mitzvah) and girls (bat mitzvah) celebrate their coming of age around 12-13 years.
- Synagogues serve as places of worship.
- Shabbat is a Jewish sabbath observance, usually Friday night to Saturday night.
- A rabbi leads Jewish congregations and is a religious leader.
Jewish Artifacts
- Yad: A pointer used to read the Torah during prayers.
- Kippah: A head covering worn by men during prayer.
- Menorah: A candelabrum, seven-branched, associated with Jewish tradition.
- Shabbat candle: Used in shabbat ceremony
- Hanukkiah: A candle holder for Hanukkah.
- Dreidel: A four-sided spinning top used during Hanukkah.
- Shofar: A ram's-horn trumpet used in religious ceremonies (ancient battle signal).
- Havdalah candle: Used to mark the end of Shabbat.
Passover Seder Plate
- A Seder plate holds symbolic foods for the Passover celebration.
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Explore the diverse Christian denominations and their roles, while also learning about the creation narratives in both Christianity and Islam. This quiz delves into foundational beliefs and stories that shape the respective religions' worldviews. Test your knowledge on these significant topics!
