Christianity Basics Quiz

Eastern Orthodox = 11th Century Roman Catholic = 11th Century Protestant = 16th Century Anglican/Church of England = 16th Century

Easter = Commemorates the resurrection of Christ Palm Sunday = Celebrated a Sunday before Easter Baptism of Jesus by John = Took place in the Jordan River Sabbath celebration by Christians = Mainly on Sundays with prayer, scripture readings, etc.

Clerical Celibacy (Clerics should be celibate) = Roman Catholic Church Human Authority structure (Pope as leader vs. Council of Bishops) = Eastern Orthodox Church Scripture readings, singing, confession, communion in worship = Christian Sabbath Celebration Resurrection of Christ commemorated = Importance of Easter

<p>Charismatic movement = A movement emphasizing spiritual gifts and experiences like speaking in tongues and divine healing Celibacy in clerics = Believed by Roman Catholic Church but not Eastern Orthodox Church Hierarchy with Pope as leader = Roman Catholic Church structure Representative council of Bishops = Structure in Eastern Orthodox Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Baptism = Initiation into the Christian faith Confirmation = Affirmation of faith and strengthening by the Holy Spirit Healing = Anointing and prayers for physical and spiritual healing Marriage = Sacred union between a man and a woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Purgatory = Place of purification for souls in sin Sin = Inherent orientation of turning away from God Lent = Period of sacrifice and spiritual renewal before Easter Charismatic movement = Emphasis on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and ecstatic gifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ash Wednesday = Start of Lent, marking penitence and reflection Palm Sunday = Celebrates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem Easter = Celebration of Jesus' death and resurrection Last rites = Anointing for healing and preparation for death</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Church of England = Also known as Anglican or Episcopal Church New Testament Gospels = Include Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Miracles of Jesus = Healing the blind, walking on water, calming storms, raising the dead Protestant sacraments = Follow Baptism and Communion only</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alienation from God = Fundamental human problem in Christianity Baptism of the Holy Spirit = Experience of the power of the Spirit in one's life Triumphant entry into Jerusalem = Celebrated on Palm Sunday Summoning God's power in faith = Belief in invoking God's response through faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confession of sins = Acknowledgment and repentance of wrongdoing Ordination (Holy Orders) = Setting apart individuals for ministry roles Walking on water = Miracle attributed to Jesus in the New Testament Gospels Spiritual renewal in Lent = Preparation for Easter through penitence and reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers