Christendom

• Levensbeschouwing
• Basisschool
• Groep 5-8

On which public holidays are we free in the Netherlands?

Christianity

Today

-Origin of Christianity

-What do Christians believe?

-Rituals and symbols

Jesus?

angel – a messenger from God

Mary – the mother of Jesus

Joseph – the husband of Mary

Bethlehem – the town where Jesus was born

stable – a small building where animals live

manger – a wooden box where animals eat; Jesus was placed in

journey / to travel – to go from one place to another

star – a bright point of light in the sky

shepherds – people who take care of sheep

wise men / three kings – important visitors who brought gifts

gifts – things you give to someone (presents) , 

gold – a valuable yellow metal

incense – a special perfume or incense

myrrh – a fragrant oil used long ago

to be born – to come into the world as a baby

to follow – to go after something or someone

to visit – to go and see someone

to celebrate – to be happy about something special

king – a male ruler of a country

message – information someone gives to another person

to protect – to keep someone safe

to believe – to think something is true

Who is a Christian?

• Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
  
• Born 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem
  
• Jewish teacher
  
• Special encounters and miracles
  
• Bible
  
• Died on the cross
  
• Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.

Jews:

Waiting for Messiah

Earthly kingdom

Liberation from Roman oppression.

Christians:

Jesus is the spiritual Savior:

Saved the humans from their sins

Heavenly Kingdom

Jesus reveals who God the Father is

The 12 disciples are important to Jesus:

they learn from Jesus how to live.

Later, when Jesus is no longer around, they are called "apostles"

(apostle = sent out to spread the gospel)

The Bible

Stories of Jesus

4 Gospels

Opdracht met Bijbel

Church

• Sacred building of Christians
  
• Religious and social function
  
• Different from synagogue for Jews
  
• Church bell

Prayers

The Lord's prayer

Hail Mary

Make the Cross

2 different beliefs

(Roman) Catholic

Protestant

(There is a third current around the world: Eastern Orthodox,

as in Syria, Armenia, Greece, Russia, etc.)

Roman Catholic

Pope: Successor of Christ on earth

Priest/Cardinals (not allowed to marry = celibacy)

7 sacraments: baptism, Eucharist, communion, confirmation, marriage, priestly ordination, anointing

Veneration of the Mother of Jesus: Mary (lighting a candle)

Many decorations in the church

Protestants

Local churches and their members jointly determine what is important in the church: The Bible is leading.

Two sacraments (baptism and eucharisty)

Churches are less decorated.

Ministers (including women) are allowed to marry.

Symbols

Cross

Fish (Ichtus)

Dove

ICHTUS fish, meaning:

In the Early Church (the first centuries AD), there was severe persecution of Christians. To still be able to meet each other and know who they were dealing with, Christians drew the little fish in the sand with their shoe.

ICHTUS = Greek for 'fish,' but each letter has a meaning:

Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior

Iesou Christou, Theos (h)uios, Soter

Christian holidays

• Christmas (birth of Jesus)
  
• Good Friday / Easter (death and resurrection of Jesus)
  
• Ascension (return to heaven of Jesus)
  
• Pentecost (coming of the Holy Spirit of God)

extra: in the Netherlands we still have quite a lot of traditions based on Christianity!

January 6: Epiphany: Three wise men came from the East to worship the baby Jesus.

In the Netherlands, this is the day to take down the Christmas tree.

Good Friday / Easter:

The first Sunday after the full moon in spring, so after March 21st.

That's why Easter falls on a different date each year (unlike Christmas, which is always December 25th-26th).

Lent falls 40 days before Easter.

The days before that are Carnival, Friday through Wednesday.

On the Wednesday after Carnival, you collect your ash cross in church, and Lent begins.

This is how we determine when Carnival is celebrated and when spring break falls in our country.

40 days after Easter = Ascension Day

50 days after Easter = Pentecost (Pentacoste = 50)

De belangrijkste persoon van het christendom is?

1. Mohammed
2. Jezus
3. Mozes

Waar of niet waar:
De verhalen uit de Tora kun je ook vinden in de Bijbel

1. Waar
2. Niet waar

Waar of niet waar:
De protestantse kerk vinden de Paus erg belangrijk

1. Waar
2. Niet waar

Wat betekent de term 'drie-eenheid'?

1. De drie delen van de Bijbel
2. Drie grootste kerken
3. Drie apostelen
4. Vader, Zoon, Heilige Geest

Wie is het hoofd van de katholieke kerk?

1. Paus
2. Koning
3. Bisschop
4. Minister

Welke feestdag viert de geboorte van Jezus Christus?

1. Pinkteren
2. Pasen
3. Kerstmis
4. Hemelvaart

Wat betekent het woord 'Messias' in het christendom?

1. Koning
2. Verlosser
3. Leraar
4. God

Geef van de volgende stellingen aan of ze passen bij het jodendom of christendom

Gelovigen lezen uit de TeNaCH

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom
3. Islam
4. Boeddhisme

De Sabbat begint op vrijdagavond en duurt tot zaterdagavond

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom

Jezus Christus wordt gezien als Messias en Zoon van God

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom

Gelovigen geloven dat de Messias nog moet komen

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom

Gelovigen vieren Pasen om de wederopstanding van Jezus te herdenken

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom

Het Oude Testament is onderdeel van het heilige geschrift

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom

Gelovigen vieren het loofhuttenfeest

1. Jodendom
2. Christendom

Wat is voor jou het belangrijkste dat je dit hoofdstuk geleerd hebt over het jodendom én christendom? Leg uit waarom.