Monday, June 11, 2012
Infant Baptism
The definition of "christening" or "to christen" is to baptize. For a christening cermony many people usually dress their children in a white gown called a "christening gown". It is a naval tradition to baptize children using a ship's bell as a baptismal font and to engrave their names on the naval bell afterwards. Water is poured on the head of the baby held over the baptismal font. Some Christian churches do not baptize infants, however. Instead, they dedicate the babies to the Lord. Then, when the children are older and accept Jesus as their Savior, they are baptized in a pool or a beach just like Jesus.
The Fish Symbol
The fish is a Christian symbol which got its origin after Jesus rose into Heaven. The new Christians were being persecuted and even died because of their faith. The christians devised a way to secretly signal other Christians or, if just meeting someone, to find out if that person were also a believer by simply taking their foot and casually drawing an arc with their toe on the ground. Then, if the other person was a Christian, he, just as causally, would draw an ark with his toe to complete the fish. Now, they could speak to each other about their faith without worrying. In addition, Jesus asked the Christians to be his fishers of men. So the fish is a proud symbol of who they are.
Jesus
Christians believe that God is three beings in one -- God, the Father; God, the Son; and God, the Holy Spirit. It is said that Jesus who is God, the son, came to earth as a child and was born in Bethlehem. His parents, Joseph and Mary raised him as a carpenter. Jesus never sinned. The religious rulers didn't like Jesus, especially when he called himself the Son of God. As Jesus grew he became an incredible miracle worker for those who were faithful and believed in Jesus Christ. Eventually the religious rulers persuaded the people of Jeruselm to crucify Jesus. Jesus died on a Friday and rose on a Sunday. Christians now celebrate a holiday called Easter in celebration of Jesus' ressurection.
Christians believe that God is three beings in one -- God, the Father; God, the Son; and God, the Holy Spirit. It is said that Jesus who is God, the son, came to earth as a child and was born in Bethlehem. His parents, Joseph and Mary raised him as a carpenter. Jesus never sinned. The religious rulers didn't like Jesus, especially when he called himself the Son of God. As Jesus grew he became an incredible miracle worker for those who were faithful and believed in Jesus Christ. Eventually the religious rulers persuaded the people of Jeruselm to crucify Jesus. Jesus died on a Friday and rose on a Sunday. Christians now celebrate a holiday called Easter in celebration of Jesus' ressurection.
The Bible
Christians believe that the Holy Bible is the word of God.The bible is a collection of 66 books. These books include history, drama, poetry, letters, laws, and stories of people's lives. There are two main sections of the bible called the New Testament and The Old Testament. The meaning of the word 'testament' is agreement or promise.
The Old Testament tells the story of the creations of God and his promise to Abraham and his descendants, the Jewish people. The promise was that if the obeyed the laws of God he would always love and protect the Jewish people.
The New Testament is about God's new promise. He sent his only begotten son, Jesus into the world to offer forgiveness and a new life to everyone who believes and trusts in him. The New Testament tells the story of Jesus' life. The New Testament ends with a prophecy saying that Jesus is coming again.
Christians believe that the Holy Bible is the word of God.The bible is a collection of 66 books. These books include history, drama, poetry, letters, laws, and stories of people's lives. There are two main sections of the bible called the New Testament and The Old Testament. The meaning of the word 'testament' is agreement or promise.
The Old Testament tells the story of the creations of God and his promise to Abraham and his descendants, the Jewish people. The promise was that if the obeyed the laws of God he would always love and protect the Jewish people.
The New Testament is about God's new promise. He sent his only begotten son, Jesus into the world to offer forgiveness and a new life to everyone who believes and trusts in him. The New Testament tells the story of Jesus' life. The New Testament ends with a prophecy saying that Jesus is coming again.
Places Christianity is Practiced
Many countries practice Christianity. Here are some examples:
Andorra, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Bahamas, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark,Finland, Greece, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Georgia, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Saint Lucia, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Many countries practice Christianity. Here are some examples:
Andorra, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Bahamas, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark,Finland, Greece, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Georgia, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Saint Lucia, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Easter And Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated because it was the day that Jesus died on cross. He died because his religous teachings were upsetting the Romans and the religous authorites so he was set to be crucified. Easter Sunday was the the third day he rose again. Easter is followed by a 40 day and 40 night period.
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