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Step 1: Read History of Christianity in your text pp 148-154 and read/answer the following:
151-2 How is Christianity related to Judaism? How would you explain this relationship to a child. 153-1 Read page 153 and then create an acronym that represents the letters of your name and reveals your positive qualities. 154-1 Where and under what circumstances did Christianity spread? 154-3 Look for and document three ways in which people in your community show their beliefs--for example, with religious buildings, jewellery, tattoos, or bumper stickers. 154-5 Consider how you could create a symbol for yourself. Develop and present your plan for a personal symbol that expresses who you are and what you believe. Watch the embedded videos.
MUST BE COMPLETED BY DUE DATE: __________________
Step 2: Read the Foundation Stones of Christianity in your text pp 155-160 and read/answer the following:
157-1 a) List the four foundation stones of Christianity. b) How are the Gospels part of the first foundation stone? 157-3 From the Gospels, choose one passage that you consider personally significant. Copy, decorate and post this passage to the class bulletin board for others to reflect on. 160-1 Summarize in a brief biography who Saul of Tarsus was and his contribution to the growth of Christianity. 160-2 Research one Ecumenical Council to identify when and where it took place, who called for it, and the issue to be considered. If possible, refer to both primary and secondary sources about the council. Present your findings in a written or visual presentation. 162-1 Create a two-column chart. On one side, show factors related to the decline of the Roman Empire. On the other side, show factors related to the development of the Western Church. Watch the embedded videos.
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Step 3: Read about the Middle Ages of Christianity in your text pp 161-167 and read/answer the following:
165-1 Give some of the reasons for the separation between the Eastern and Western Churches. 167-1 a) What were three factors leading to the break in the unity of Christian Europe? b) What prompted Martin Luther to post his 95 Theses? 167-2 Summarize the following: a) how the conflict between Luther and the Church escalated b) what "salvation by faith alone" means 167-4 Recall a time when you or someone you know protested something. Explain the circumstances and the outcome. Watch the embedded videos.
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Step 4: Read about other Reform Movements in your text pp 168-173 and read/answer the following:
172-2 List the five points of Calvinism and answer the following: - What is the implication of the belief? - What could it mean in an example from contemporary daily life? 173-1 Draw your own version of the timeline on page 170 from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution what you have learned about movements within Christianity. 173-2 Briefly summarize the following: a) the Council of Trent and its objectives b) the agreement ending the Thirty Years' War and its objectives c) the conversion of the Cathedral of Notre Dame to the Temple of Reason 173-4 In your opinion, how should people facing religious persecution stand up for their beliefs?
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Step 5: Read about Recent Movements in your text pp 174-176 and read/answer the following: 176-1 Describe the emphasis of modern times and specific religions' responses to it. 176-2 With a partner, create glossary entries (definitions plus examples) for the following terms: Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism, Liberalism, Pentecostalism. 176-3/4 What comes to mind when you hear someone described as a Fundamentalist, Liberal, Evangelical, or Pentecostal? After you answer, check your associations with what you have learned about these movements. What questions do you have about any of these terms? On any one issue, how do you think your beliefs would compare with those of a Christian who is described as a Fundamentalist, Liberal, Evangelical, or Pentecostal? Write your ideas in a short paragraph or on a Venn diagram. Watch the embedded videos.
Evangelist Billy Graham
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Step 6: Read about Christianity Today in your text pp 176-184 and read/answer the following: 179-1 Recall three areas in which Christian practices can vary. Give examples of practices that are the same as in Catholicism and those that differ from Catholicism. 179-2 What is the ecumenical movement and when did it start? 180-1 Explain what ecumenism seeks to achieve and how. 180-2 What, according to the Catholic Church, is needed to arrive at unity? When will all Christians be able to celebrate Eucharist together? 182-1 Why are the Eastern and Western Churches called "sister churches"? 182-2 Create a diagram to indicate where Catholics and Anglicans are in their dialogue with each other. 184-2 Write a "to do" list summarizing what Christians can do to promote Christian unity. 184-3 Imagine that Joe and Jen have decided to get married. Their families are happy to see them marry and start a family. There is only one concern: Jen belongs to a Pentecostal community, and Joe is Catholic. Both families want the wedding to be held in their own church. Jen's father is threatening not to walk her down the aisle if the wedding is in a Catholic church. In a small group, discuss the situation and what advice you would give the families.
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Pope Benedict XVI meets with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, in November 2009
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HRF30 Chapter 5:
The Story of Christianity Assignment Research the contributions of Vatican II and find
answers to the following:
Create a graphic organizer to develop and organize essay ideas. Develop a thesis statement or question related to the work of the council and write an essay of approximately 500 words.
Christian Life after Christ’s Death
Catholicism in the Middle Ages
The Schism between East and West Constantine established an eastern capital, Constantinople (modern day Istanbul, Turkey), which became like a second center of the Church. Differences between the two traditions Roman Church Eastern Church
1054
The oldest known monogram of Jesus Christ Formed from the Greek letters chi (X) and Rho (P) X and P are the first letters of the Greek word "XPICTOC" (Pronounced Christos), which means Christ.
In Greek characters it looks like this:
Each letter of the word І Χ Θ Υ Σ begins a Greek word of the phrase: Jesus Christ God’s Son and Saviour I Χ Θ Υ Σ
The symbol of the fish was used by early Christians to recognize each other during times of persecution.
The Doctrine of the Incarnation
Read the end of Paul’s letter to the Philippians 2:5-11.
There are two Christian Creeds
These creeds were created for 2 main reasons:
Two Major Heresies developed in the first few centuries of Christianity 1. Arianism
2. Gnosticism
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